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BD56 YJC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 YJC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 123,244 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper loose but secure

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2020 123,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper loose but secure

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2019 120,279 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

multiple rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 31 Jan 2019 120,279 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

multiple rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tire has cuts to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 117,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire pressure low heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front bumper corner loose not fitted correctly

Nearside Front tire has cuts to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,388 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil old leaked fluid on casing (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tire slight wear to inner edge and slight perishing

general under body corrosion

headlight bulb colours do not match

Fail 27 Jan 2017 114,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil old leaked fluid on casing (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tire slight wear to inner edge and slight perishing

general under body corrosion

headlight bulb colours do not match

Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,554 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,554 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 100,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 90,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,868 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,889 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 70,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,826 miles

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

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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BD56 YJC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BD56 YJC, 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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BD56 YJC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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