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AD54 KVO

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,706 mi
Last recorded91,706 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 91,706 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,341 miles

underbody corrosion in relation to age of vehicle and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,975 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,978 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,978 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,597 miles

Battery flat, had to jump start during test

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,193 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 65,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,506 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,662 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

traction control light on.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 17,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,116 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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AD54 KVO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD54 KVO, 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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AD54 KVO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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