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AF05 NBX

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,888 mi
Last recorded141,888 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NBX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 141,888 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt badly twisted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 141,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

drivers seat belt badly twisted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 133,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower wish bone rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear seat bely not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Lower wish bone rear bush deteriorated

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2017 133,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower wish bone rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear seat bely not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Lower wish bone rear bush deteriorated

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 128,562 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished & wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,332 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly perished

uneven tyre wear - advise tracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,408 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 76,596 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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,556 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 37,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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.

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 NBX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NBX, 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 NBX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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