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AK05 VNH

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

113,777 mi
Last recorded113,777 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VNH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 113,777 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,385 miles

underbody and components are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,645 miles

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroded.

slight bind n/s/r brake.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroded.

front tyres worn very close to cord inner and outter edges.

rear tyres worn to 3m and perished.

slight bind n/s/r brake.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,699 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 88,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,994 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 80,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,870 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and slightly scored

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight small cuts on n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,568 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VNH is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VNH, 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 VNH is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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