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AU54 KSJ

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,341 mi
Last recorded120,341 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KSJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 120,341 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 120,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,018 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber oil leak

offside front shock absorber slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 112,018 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front shock absorber oil leak

offside front shock absorber slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,071 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 100,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 85,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AU54 KSJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU54 KSJ, 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 AU54 KSJ registered?

AU54 KSJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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