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AF05 NBL

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,977 mi
Last recorded116,977 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NBL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,977 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear caliper retaining clips fitted incorrectly

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear caliper retaining clips fitted incorrectly

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 116,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear caliper retaining clips fitted incorrectly

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear caliper retaining clips fitted incorrectly

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2018 112,422 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,951 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 15 Feb 2016 99,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,039 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,401 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,738 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,521 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,755 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,165 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

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 NBL is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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