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AF05 RUW

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,586 mi
Last recorded148,586 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 148,586 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 148,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface rust

Pass 27 Mar 2019 141,933 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have play

Fail 20 Mar 2019 141,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes have play

Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,640 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 134,609 miles

Front both tyres low and worn slightly on inner edges 205/50r17

Pass 16 Mar 2016 127,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,957 miles

all four tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,797 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 RUW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

AF05 RUW is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AF05 RUW safe to buy?

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