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WD55 YDE

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

126,058 mi
Last recorded126,058 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 YDE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 126,058 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 120,324 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner lower sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 112,022 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking within tread

sump pan corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 103,116 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Stone chips across windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low, inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,724 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Stone chips across windscreen

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 91,081 miles

Engine sump corroded

Stone chips across windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,333 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres cracked within tread

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,544 miles

Slight cracks in all 4 tyres

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,399 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,600 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,554 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,408 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,408 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 34,325 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,202 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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WD55 YDE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WD55 YDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD55 YDE registered?

WD55 YDE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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