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AF55 ZKD

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,471 mi
Last recorded101,471 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 100,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,647 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Aug 2017 41,741 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 41,741 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,042 miles

Front Number Plate deface/fade

Rear Number Plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,072 miles

Front Numberplate starting to deface

Fail 19 Aug 2015 29,033 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine Management Light on

Engine Misfiring

Front Numberplate starting to deface

Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,906 miles

Eml light displayed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,842 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,862 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Passangerside front door damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,581 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,195 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 6,489 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 ZKD is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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