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AP05 KVB

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,662 mi
Last recorded156,662 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 156,662 miles

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 140,052 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 139,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,852 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges.

rear pads wearing low and discs lipped.

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber.

slight play in nearside rear drop-link.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 121,852 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor missing from rear suspension (1.7.2)

both front tyres worn low on edges.

rear pads wearing low and discs lipped.

slight leak o/s/f shock absorber.

slight play in nearside rear drop-link.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2013 73,986 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,788 miles

Headlamp self levelling not working. (HID lamps)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Traction control lamp on.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,765 miles

advise both rear tyres slight run out

Fail 13 Oct 2010 44,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,531 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,520 miles

dog cage fitted to rear seat not allowing proper inspection of centre rear seat belt

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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AP05 KVB is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP05 KVB, 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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AP05 KVB is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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