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DU56 YPC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,437 mi
Last recorded132,437 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 YPC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 132,437 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 132,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 124,770 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 124,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,570 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 120,569 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 117,286 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 117,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,105 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,859 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,917 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,507 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear. (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 50,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 42,814 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,059 miles

Damege to front bumper.

Damege to front grill.

Engine oil on min, mark on dipstick.

Front number plate cracked.

Slight damege to front cross member.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 32,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Damege to front bumper.

Damege to front grill.

Engine oil on min, mark on dipstick.

Front number plate cracked.

Slight damege to front cross member.

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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DU56 YPC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DU56 YPC, 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 DU56 YPC registered?

DU56 YPC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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