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YC56 YRO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 YRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,917 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 98,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight damage to spare wheel well

Fail 22 Jun 2017 87,393 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working And offside (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight damage to spare wheel well

Pass 16 Dec 2016
Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,216 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 74,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,854 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,625 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,569 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,962 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 YRO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

YC56 YRO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is YC56 YRO safe to buy?

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