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BU05 YTH

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YTH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 145,135 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 134,486 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

pas leak osf inner arch

Fail 25 Jan 2018 134,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

pas leak osf inner arch

Pass 22 May 2017 132,950 miles

some corrosion to fuel filler neck/breather pipe

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch to sill

some corrosion to o/s/outer sill to sill

unable to check outer sill properly due to covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 132,950 miles

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

some corrosion to fuel filler neck/breather pipe

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch to sill

some corrosion to o/s/outer sill to sill

unable to check outer sill properly due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 124,982 miles

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

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

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r lower wheel arches

unable to check outer sills properly due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle corroded inc outer sills non excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2015 114,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle corroded inc outer sills non excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,192 miles

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

both front tyre 2.8mm tread remaining rear tyres worn on inner edges nearside the most worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,305 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)

recommend tracking check/adjust

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,031 miles

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

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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BU05 YTH is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU05 YTH, 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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BU05 YTH is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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