CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP54 TOA

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,357 mi
Last recorded132,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TOA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 132,357 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 132,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,755 miles

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

Underside + body corroding in places

Fail 22 Jan 2019 115,755 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Underside + body corroding in places

Pass 5 Feb 2018 104,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 93,753 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,315 miles

Exhaust heat sheld is adrift

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front whishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,873 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 50,521 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,973 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,472 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP54 TOA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP54 TOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP54 TOA?

You can check the full history of AP54 TOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP54 TOA registered?

AP54 TOA is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AP54 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 TOA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP54 TOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP54 TOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.