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AD54 NUW

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,921 mi
Last recorded188,921 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 NUW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 188,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 176,248 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 156,450 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 156,450 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 138,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, shows age related cracking.

both rear tyres show uneven wear to inner edges.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 138,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre, shows age related cracking.

both rear tyres show uneven wear to inner edges.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 137,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading toe link. inner bush. touching metal. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading toe link inner bush etc (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow . only just met requirement (3.7.B.5b)

unpleasant engine noise. kept below 3000rpm for test

Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower 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 Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing and stepping on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2015 124,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower 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 Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing and stepping on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,472 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,494 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,172 miles

Front bumper insecure

damage to n/s/f bumper

n/s/f inner wing guard insecure

wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,118 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)

n/s/r tyre getting low edges

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,573 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,391 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 NUW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AD54 NUW, 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 NUW is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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