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YC55 TYW

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,488 mi
Last recorded82,488 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 TYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 82,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 80,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,282 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,282 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2013 60,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,681 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,558 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,760 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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 TYW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYW, 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 YC55 TYW registered?

YC55 TYW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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