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RY54 UMF

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,040 mi
Last recorded120,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 UMF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 120,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,282 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,620 miles

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Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,074 miles

front lower wishbone bushes splitting from bonding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,110 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

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Fail 10 Jan 2011 65,107 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on edges

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Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,494 miles

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Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,314 miles

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Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,874 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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RY54 UMF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RY54 UMF, 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 RY54 UMF registered?

RY54 UMF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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