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AX05 AWP

2005 Mazda 3

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,204 mi
Last recorded122,204 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AWP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various Under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension components corroded

both nearside and offside inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension components corroded

both nearside and offside inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2019 116,478 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

NSR inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

OSR inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 116,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

NSR inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

OSR inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 103,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 103,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,291 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly

parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement

Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly

parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,882 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,305 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,622 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 31,207 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 25,175 miles

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,601 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,016 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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AX05 AWP is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX05 AWP, 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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AX05 AWP is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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