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AK05 MVW

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,439 mi
Last recorded70,439 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MVW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AK05 MVW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 71,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 MVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK05 MVW?

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What year was AK05 MVW registered?

AK05 MVW is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AK05 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MVW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK05 MVW have outstanding finance?

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