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AJ55 YVY

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,226 mi
Last recorded116,226 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 116,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 115,016 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,084 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 96,353 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,524 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,524 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,055 miles

Corroded sump leaking oil

Cut in n/s/f tyre close to cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges,perishing and cracking up

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,714 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,456 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt area

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

rear brake pads low on material n/s rear the lowest

Fail 31 Dec 2010 33,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt area

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

rear brake pads low on material n/s rear the lowest

Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,674 miles

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 tyres slightly feathered

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,508 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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AJ55 YVY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ55 YVY, 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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What year was AJ55 YVY registered?

AJ55 YVY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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