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YB55 XLZ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,591 mi
Last recorded138,591 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 138,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced to centre (CHALKED AREA) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated chalked area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced to centre (CHALKED AREA) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wheels (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both wheels n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 138,521 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank pipe ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 130,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine undertray fitted

exhaust flexi slight damage

underbody slight corroded all over

Pass 8 Feb 2022 120,978 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 112,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 105,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 95,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 95,050 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,205 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,401 miles

Note: Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sill condition.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,085 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 83,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,025 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 79,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smeer slightly

rear pads getting low

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,367 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smeer slightly

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2013 70,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,658 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,343 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,429 miles

front tyres worn low 2mm

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 XLZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB55 XLZ, 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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YB55 XLZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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