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AO56 YTG

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,544 mi
Last recorded69,544 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YTG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,544 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill is corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 68,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,426 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

early corrosion parts of structure and suspension

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,704 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,541 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,021 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,701 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Nov 2013 35,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 32,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,231 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,032 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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AO56 YTG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AO56 YTG, 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 AO56 YTG registered?

AO56 YTG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AO56 YTG safe to buy?

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