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YA55 UPY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,674 mi
Last recorded144,674 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 UPY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 144,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills covered , not allowing full inspection . both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,730 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Mar 2020 141,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Apr 2019 135,880 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 135,880 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front cat flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,197 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,978 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,329 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 31 Mar 2016 106,329 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,027 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,027 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,672 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,646 miles

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

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,447 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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YA55 UPY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YA55 UPY, 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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YA55 UPY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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