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YY55 THX

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 THX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,705 miles

under chassis corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,477 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,753 miles

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

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,130 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,207 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 THX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

YY55 THX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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