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YC55 FAJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,154 mi
Last recorded107,154 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 FAJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,991 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,118 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,798 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,379 miles

wipers starting to smear windscreen slightly

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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YC55 FAJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC55 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC55 FAJ registered?

YC55 FAJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is YC55 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 FAJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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