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YY54 VRJ

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,769 mi
Last recorded85,769 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VRJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,769 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 85,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 83,867 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 83,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,384 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket wearing thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,384 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket wearing thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,321 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners etc ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 79,974 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharpe edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners etc ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door & rear pannel has some impact damage

Offside Front wing has some slight damage

Pass 23 May 2019 75,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing has some slight impact damage

Rear o/s & n/s rear near light units body has some slight impact damage

Fail 23 May 2019 75,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing has some slight impact damage

Rear o/s & n/s rear near light units body has some slight impact damage

Pass 4 May 2018 72,215 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 68,170 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 68,167 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,729 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,170 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,180 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,072 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 43,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both wipers starting to deteriate

Pass 1 May 2008 38,924 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,942 miles

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

Offside 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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YY54 VRJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YY54 VRJ, 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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YY54 VRJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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