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AK55 ZGD

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,375 mi
Last recorded143,375 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZGD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 126,112 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 126,112 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,610 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 96,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,295 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 51,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,039 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre on inner edge slightly wearing unevenly

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 ZGD is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

AK55 ZGD is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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