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AK55 SWZ

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,524 miles

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

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over under body corroded

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,586 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all rear suspension corroded

n/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,375 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres mis-shaped on inner edge

offside outer sill starting to corrode

underneath starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres mis-shaped on inner edge

offside outer sill starting to corrode

underneath starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres, edges worn out

unable to fully inspect brake linings [manufacturer design]

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,261 miles

lowering springs fitted

rear brake discs worn

*ADVISE VERY STRONG * NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY OUT OF SHAPE

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,131 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 26,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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 SWZ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK55 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

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