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AE54 YHN

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,152 mi
Last recorded48,152 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 YHN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,152 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 48,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlamps have bluish tint

number plate light blue, may not illuminate the number plate enough

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,659 miles

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

rear brake discs worn on inner edges.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 42,659 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,388 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,388 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

blue light showing onto no plate should be white

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,218 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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AE54 YHN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AE54 YHN, 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 AE54 YHN registered?

AE54 YHN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 YHN safe to buy?

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