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YB55 XMW

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 XMW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 120,772 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 120,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both lower arm rear bushes spliting

Pass 3 Jan 2012 100,874 miles

Reverse light out

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape

front pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,170 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 51,162 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XMW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB55 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

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

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