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AK05 MWM

2005 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,761 mi
Last recorded146,761 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MWM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 146,761 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 146,761 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 131,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear under body corroded

child seat fitted o/s/f + o/s/r

engine light on dash

Fail 13 May 2017 131,911 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear under body corroded

child seat fitted o/s/f + o/s/r

engine light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,227 miles

Offside Front bearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

engine lamp on

some smoke from exhaust

Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bearing slight noise

Oil leak ()

engine lamp on

some smoke from exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 89,914 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,755 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,262 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,735 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 MWM is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWM, 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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AK05 MWM is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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