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AF05 NAA

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,719 mi
Last recorded34,719 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 33,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 32,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 31,091 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 29,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 14,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 14,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,422 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,181 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 NAA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NAA, 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 NAA registered?

AF05 NAA is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AF05 NAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 NAA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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