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YD56 KWC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,346 mi
Last recorded169,346 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 KWC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 169,346 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 169,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 156,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills also rear outer wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 150,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 143,212 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (2.4.A.3)

service brake: service brake efficiency just jet.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,987 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 110,192 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,095 miles

engine light on and needs a service

Fail 11 Sep 2013 10,395 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on and needs a service

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,957 miles

Advise service

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,810 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/R TAIL LAMP IS DAMAGED

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED

Fail 8 Feb 2011 73,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/R TAIL LAMP IS DAMAGED

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished but no ply or cord showing and have slight edge wear and both have nails in

engine cover fitted unable asses fully

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray unable asses

handbrake slight travel

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre tread is slightly scuffed and is close to legal limit

offside rear light slightly damaged

sill covers fitted unable asses

unable asses rear inner brake pads fully due to callipers

wipers slightly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2010 60,188 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished but no ply or cord showing and have slight edge wear and both have nails in

engine cover fitted unable asses fully

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray unable asses

handbrake slight travel

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre tread is slightly scuffed and is close to legal limit

offside rear light slightly damaged

sill covers fitted unable asses

unable asses rear inner brake pads fully due to callipers

wipers slightly worn

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 KWC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWC, 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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YD56 KWC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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