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AF05 LMF

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,254 mi
Last recorded118,254 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LMF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,500 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 108,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,654 miles

Front Exhaust front flxei pipe damaged broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear hand brake high

Fail 11 Jul 2018 100,654 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working blub not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust front flxei pipe damaged broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear hand brake high

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 73,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2013 68,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,511 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)

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,452 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,774 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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AF05 LMF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AF05 LMF, 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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AF05 LMF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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