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YB55 TUP

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 TUP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 117,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,961 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four of them (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,087 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

oil on min mark

Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,893 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 93,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2015 86,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,563 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,563 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,136 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 61,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,659 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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YB55 TUP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB55 TUP, 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 YB55 TUP registered?

YB55 TUP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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