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AO05 DKN

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,672 mi
Last recorded66,672 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DKN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 55,448 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front brake pipe and hose ferrules corroded

all suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 16 Oct 2020 55,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front brake pipe and hose ferrules corroded

all suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,975 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded but still structurally okay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,927 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,525 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,801 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,291 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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AO05 DKN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 DKN, 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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AO05 DKN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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