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YA55 URD

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,025 mi
Last recorded128,025 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 URD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 128,025 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking.

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 128,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine sump corroded and leaking.

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 123,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Pulled out of wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,652 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 114,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket rusted through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 111,141 miles

Both outer sills and front floor/chassis corroded

Front wiper split on end

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust mount broken but system secure

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,867 miles

Front both floors corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear floors corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both floor to sill corroded

both rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Apr 2017 110,867 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Front both floors corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear floors corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both floor to sill corroded

both rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,882 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 90,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,153 miles

OS headlight output low .

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,538 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,899 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 URD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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