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YY54 VGV

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,415 mi
Last recorded106,415 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VGV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,415 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,127 miles

Genral rust back of the car

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R tyre wearing from inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,638 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 84,580 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge, tread blocks uneven

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,277 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

injector seal leaking??

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,277 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

injector seal leaking??

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,954 miles

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

front brake discs slightly rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,621 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,638 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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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YY54 VGV is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YY54 VGV, 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 YY54 VGV registered?

YY54 VGV is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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