MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
front brake pads 3/4 worn
surface corrosion to outer sills
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)
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
slight damage to windscreen
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)
nearside front tyre 2.5mm
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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