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YY55 KRO

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,083 mi
Last recorded82,083 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 KRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body wing panel has corrosion

Nearside Outer Body sill has advanced corrosion

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,946 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

corrosion to engine oil sump

corrosion to exhaust system/mountings

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

front exhaust heat shield insecure/deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,165 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 54,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2022 48,619 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner and outer sill panels and floor to sill edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner and outer sill panels and floor to sill edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cluster outer lens damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,788 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 41,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 38,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 35,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,015 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 32,010 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 28,956 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,150 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,245 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,664 miles

front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,634 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 17,457 miles

rear brake efforts imbalanced

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 16,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,688 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 KRO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

YY55 KRO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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