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AK55 SXE

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SXE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,780 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

nsr child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,245 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted not allowing adults seat belts check

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing adults seat belts check

Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted not allowing adults seat belts check

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing adults seat belts check

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,027 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,960 miles

nearside front 2.6mm

offside front tyre 2.7mm + worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 2.9mm + perished

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front 2.6mm

offside front tyre 2.7mm + worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 2.9mm + perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,977 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,453 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,738 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r. unable to c heck adult seatbelt

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 SXE is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

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