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AD54 KVU

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,502 mi
Last recorded81,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,502 miles

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,793 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 76,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,384 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 70,384 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 35,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,953 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 34,177 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 34,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,824 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,052 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 33,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,261 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 31,829 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,926 miles

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,143 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 KVU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KVU, 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 AD54 KVU registered?

AD54 KVU is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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