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AP05 PLX

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,506 mi
Last recorded116,506 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 116,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 112,733 miles

Front front heatshield in poor condition

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 112,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50w17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front front heatshield in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill corroded but outside of structural area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but outside of structural area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 108,911 miles

Exhaust heatshield poor condition at front

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded (outside of prescribed areas)

Fail 22 Jan 2021 108,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust heatshield poor condition at front

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded (outside of prescribed areas)

Pass 11 Jan 2020 102,104 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing engine compartment (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 81,515 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 81,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,160 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose/deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,248 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,446 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,359 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,355 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,260 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,537 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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AP05 PLX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP05 PLX, 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 AP05 PLX registered?

AP05 PLX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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