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BN05 YFF

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,631 mi
Last recorded116,631 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2014 116,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 105,335 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,326 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 93,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,234 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 60,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,724 miles

both rear tyres inner edges are slighty stepped ;but have plenty of tread.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,138 miles

slight inner edge tyre wear on rear tyres.

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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BN05 YFF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN05 YFF, 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 BN05 YFF registered?

BN05 YFF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 YFF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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