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YY55 FNP

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FNP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,171 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2020 91,932 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 91,848 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 86,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 86,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 76,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres edge wearing

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 76,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres edge wearing

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,365 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 64,306 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 59,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,597 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,085 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,131 miles

offside rear reflector cracked but still secure

Fail 4 Dec 2008 26,124 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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YY55 FNP is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY55 FNP, 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 YY55 FNP registered?

YY55 FNP is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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