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AK55 SWN

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SWN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,459 miles

Front exhaust flexie mesh split.

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged.

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in tread.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,762 miles

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

front headlights slightly discolored

surface corrosion to front floor pand and chassis rails

Fail 13 Feb 2017 126,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 budget (4.1.E.1)

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

front headlights slightly discolored

surface corrosion to front floor pand and chassis rails

Pass 9 Dec 2015 119,624 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 108,055 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,055 miles

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,488 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,488 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 69,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,979 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,661 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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AK55 SWN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK55 SWN, 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 AK55 SWN registered?

AK55 SWN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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