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AE56 YOJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YOJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 119,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 112,848 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,489 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 90,850 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively flexible brake hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,525 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 85,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush, recommend replacement with other side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,436 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,652 miles

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,986 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 51,978 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,379 miles

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

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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AE56 YOJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 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 AE56 YOJ, 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 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE56 YOJ registered?

AE56 YOJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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