MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 225/45/zr17-94w
Nail in O/S/R tyre. 225/45/zr17-94w
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Dynamic stability control light "on"
Headlamp self leveling device siezed and linkage broken
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres bald on insides of tread
inner surfaces of both front brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
headlamp self leveling device siezed and linkage broken
headlamp self leveling device siezed and linkage broken
corrosion starting on inner sills
front tyres worn more on edges
head light self adjust sensor seized and bracket broken
possible brake pedal softer than normal
Headlamp self-levelling sensor bracket broken
Headlamp self-levelling sensor siezed
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp self-levelling sensor bracket broken
Headlamp self-levelling sensor siezed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 MKL is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AF05 MKL, 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 AF05 MKL registered?
AF05 MKL is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2005.
Is AF05 MKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF05 MKL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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