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K958 URT

2005 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,748 mi
Last recorded177,748 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-3136,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK958 URT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 177,748 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 177,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 173,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 171,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 171,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 167,756 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

headlamps matched pair?

n/s front-rear chassis damaged

under front wings, sills-floors and front shock lower mounts all corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2016 167,729 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

headlamps matched pair?

n/s front-rear chassis damaged

under front wings, sills-floors and front shock lower mounts all corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2015 166,219 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 166,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 166,180 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear suspension corroding

ns chassis rail damaged

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 11 May 2011 166,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in windscreen

front and rear suspension corroding

ns chassis rail damaged

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2009 163,166 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all suspension bushes worn and spliting

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2009 163,166 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all suspension bushes worn and spliting

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2008 157,837 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 157,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 157,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 136,946 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 136,913 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 136,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 123,675 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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K958 URT is a 2005 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 136,226 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K958 URT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K958 URT is a 2005 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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