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DU56 YPD

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 YPD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 99,120 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear undersill areas some corroding

hint of movement offside rear suspension anti roll bar link rod balljoint

nearside front inner driveshaft boot cracking and grease damp

offside front brake pads wearing low close to disc wear lip

offside front suspension shock absorber a bit damp

offside rear brake pads getting low

small cut nearside front tyre sidewall

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,763 miles

Exhaust mountings badly corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,763 miles

Exhaust mountings badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wear inside edge + started to split

Fail 23 Sep 2015 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wear inside edge + started to split

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General condition represents age of vehicle

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,778 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,433 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 18,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 YPD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPD, 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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DU56 YPD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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