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YC56 UCU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,190 mi
Last recorded113,190 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 UCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill hole with in 30 cm of seat belt point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

small hole on exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,137 miles

Nearside Front to rear sill cooroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front to rear sill corroded

under boby corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 112,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front to rear sill cooroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front to rear sill corroded

under boby corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 110,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,389 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 94,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,722 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,787 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TOO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,339 miles

ns front tyre down to 2.5 mms

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,491 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,946 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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YC56 UCU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YC56 UCU, 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 YC56 UCU registered?

YC56 UCU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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