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AD05 XKF

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 XKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 96,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 69,518 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken not detecting (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/ back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower part of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 63,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower part of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,009 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,052 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 45,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/t tyre slight runout

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,161 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 13,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XKF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XKF, 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

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What year was AD05 XKF registered?

AD05 XKF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is AD05 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 XKF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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