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AK05 VNX

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,071 miles

N/S and O/S/R tyre wear edges close to limits .

Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,071 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S and O/S/R tyre wear edges close to limits .

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,485 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,785 miles

front inner brake pads possibly wearing thin

Fail 21 Apr 2008 36,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner brake pads possibly wearing thin

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 VNX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 VNX registered?

AK05 VNX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is AK05 VNX safe to buy?

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