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AF05 NBY

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,312 mi
Last recorded90,312 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 90,312 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all wheel arches surface corrosion

Pass 25 May 2021 82,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 74,398 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 74,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 65,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 61,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 58,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,109 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,266 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)

Pass 15 May 2013 42,483 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 40,111 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,655 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,738 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 NBY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

AF05 NBY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AF05 NBY safe to buy?

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