MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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
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
rear exhaust bracket corroded off
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high level brake lamp inop
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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