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EX56 LYR

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LYR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 121,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and cracked both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked both edges and in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin outer and cracked both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner and cracked in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 116,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 110,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 110,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,787 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 107,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 101,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,494 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 91,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 82,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 60,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

various damage around vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

various damage around vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EX56 LYR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX56 LYR, 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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EX56 LYR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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