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DE55 YZO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,487 mi
Last recorded109,487 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,487 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake pipe s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f floor rails corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 109,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake pipe s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f floor rails corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,372 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS FADING

Fail 31 Jan 2022 105,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS FADING

Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,450 miles

Advised on wrong Wheel nuts fitted

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,450 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 82,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 79,618 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,152 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Fail 13 Jan 2017 69,152 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Nearside Stop lamp not working Bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,825 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 59,804 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

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 24 Jan 2014 55,288 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 55,288 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 50,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,958 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread 195/65/15

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,318 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,421 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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DE55 YZO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DE55 YZO, 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 DE55 YZO registered?

DE55 YZO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2006.

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