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AK55 SXB

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,241 mi
Last recorded152,241 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 152,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 138,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 126,586 miles

Front brake discs poor

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,093 miles

wheels archs rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,612 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,610 miles

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,565 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,094 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,462 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 SXB 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 90.9%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

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

Is AK55 SXB safe to buy?

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