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AK05 PZC

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,613 mi
Last recorded141,613 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 141,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side skirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 135,889 miles

Nearside Front cut in tire sidewall, no ply or cords showing

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both fronts (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

all tires wearing on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2017 135,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front cut in tire sidewall, no ply or cords showing

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both fronts (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

all tires wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,541 miles

Offside Rear worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 129,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,502 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,843 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,683 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,907 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 PZC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

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

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