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WJ56 YDX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,642 mi
Last recorded162,642 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 YDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 162,642 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 162,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket broken off pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 150,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

childs seat is fitted

engine management light stays on

front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is loose

nearside rear coil spring id corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2016 150,197 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

childs seat is fitted

engine management light stays on

front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is loose

nearside rear coil spring id corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2015 129,784 miles

mil lights on dash

n/s wiper split

various body areas coroded

various suspension and braking components coroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Aug 2015 129,784 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

mil lights on dash

n/s wiper split

various body areas coroded

various suspension and braking components coroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 106,587 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,330 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2013 89,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 75,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,542 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 57,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WJ56 YDX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ56 YDX, 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 WJ56 YDX registered?

WJ56 YDX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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