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AD05 RKF

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,202 mi
Last recorded149,202 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 RKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 149,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on inner edger

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 140,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on inner edger

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 125,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,944 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,851 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,470 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,848 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)

Offside rear tyre very low on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre damage on sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,941 miles

slight uneven wear on both rear tyres and both wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,905 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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AD05 RKF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD05 RKF, 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 AD05 RKF registered?

AD05 RKF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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