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AF55 ZHW

2005 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,099 mi
Last recorded118,099 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZHW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 118,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 118,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud appears damaged and wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 113,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear including suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 113,651 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear including suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,532 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Most suspension components corroded but do not appear seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit this tyre is ON legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 109,532 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Most suspension components corroded but do not appear seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit this tyre is ON legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,252 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,485 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,528 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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AF55 ZHW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZHW, 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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AF55 ZHW is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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