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AE54 ZTD

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZTD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 129,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 118,112 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,760 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,512 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,512 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,002 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

offside front brake discs back plate missing

offside front side repeater top plastic cover missing

traction control light stays on on instrument cluster

Fail 14 Jan 2013 92,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,184 miles

nearside rear mud flap missing

offside rear mud flap insecure

offside side repeater side lense missing

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Jan 2012 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear mud flap missing

offside rear mud flap insecure

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,199 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,066 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,066 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AE54 ZTD is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AE54 ZTD, 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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AE54 ZTD is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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