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AF05 RVC

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,961 mi
Last recorded161,961 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 161,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 161,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 158,529 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 158,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 153,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR SUPPORT (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR SUPORT (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 146,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 139,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,402 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 131,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,658 miles

both front brake discs corroded inside

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 12,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 8,881 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 RVC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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