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AK05 VFS

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VFS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some areas of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking all around tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump starting to corrode

Fail 20 Dec 2021 96,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,675 miles

under cover fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,462 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 89,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,966 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,960 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,038 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,543 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,425 miles

both rear tyres low and perishing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 42,340 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,424 miles

nearside rear tyre steped

Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,424 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre steped

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,329 miles

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

nearside rear tyre steped

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,203 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 VFS is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VFS, 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 VFS is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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