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YD56 EVM

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,840 mi
Last recorded127,840 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 EVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

suspension very rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2023 127,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

suspension very rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,405 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s outer sill rusty

suspension very rusty

wipers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,458 miles

Both headlamp aims poor

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 104,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp aims poor

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,642 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

underside rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,836 miles

both front tyres worn on edges very much on limits

both inner sills very rusty

rear pads getting low

slight play nsf foremost bush

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,970 miles

underside rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,956 miles

offside and nearside front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,636 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,727 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm rear mounts worn

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush worn

both front coil springs corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,605 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 32,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,546 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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YD56 EVM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YD56 EVM, 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 YD56 EVM registered?

YD56 EVM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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