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AF55 NVN

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NVN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,166 miles

Oil leak ()

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2017 80,166 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,678 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump area ()

bonnet safety catch missaligned

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2016 76,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak sump area ()

bonnet safety catch missaligned

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,236 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 65,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,826 miles

Advise wipers slightly smeary

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,579 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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AF55 NVN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF55 NVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 NVN registered?

AF55 NVN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AF55 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 NVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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