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YY55 FCN

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,880 mi
Last recorded104,880 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FCN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut tower in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S/R trailing arm bush slightly worn.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,226 miles

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

O/S/F outer sill corroded.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of bodywork.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 101,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F outer sill corroded.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of bodywork.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 96,806 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 96,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,799 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,206 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Nov 2016 88,206 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,450 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Nov 2015 81,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,646 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres strating to perish and wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 71,467 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres strating to perish and wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,224 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,968 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,511 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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YY55 FCN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY55 FCN, 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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YY55 FCN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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