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AK05 MVZ

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,216 mi
Last recorded55,216 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,375 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,308 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,284 miles

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 MVZ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MVZ, 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.

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What year was AK05 MVZ registered?

AK05 MVZ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MVZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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