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3960DLR

2005 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,892 mi
Last recorded164,892 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3960DLR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 164,892 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2018 164,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear bumper damaged

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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3960DLR is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 3960DLR, 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 3960DLR registered?

3960DLR is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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