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AD54 KWB

2005 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,658 mi
Last recorded106,658 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KWB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 106,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed CENTRE PIE BROKEN OFF (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 103,774 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,344 miles

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

WHEEL ARCHS AND BONNET HAVE TAPE COVERING RUSTY AREAS NO SHARP EDGES

Fail 27 Jan 2022 100,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

WHEEL ARCHS AND BONNET HAVE TAPE COVERING RUSTY AREAS NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,985 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 21 Jan 2021 96,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,078 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 86,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,190 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,190 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,060 miles

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,113 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,054 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,946 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,597 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 KWB is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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