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YD56 XEY

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,905 mi
Last recorded135,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2024 135,905 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,098 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 124,557 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 124,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 121,792 miles

front and rear subframes corroding n/s sill weak floors some surface corrosion present

Fail 15 Jul 2021 121,792 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear subframes corroding n/s sill weak floors some surface corrosion present

Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,958 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 115,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 115,220 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded advise replacement (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil sump corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,031 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,479 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,354 miles

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

both rear tyre treads slightly cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,354 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,972 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,045 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 44,045 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,893 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 XEY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XEY, 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 XEY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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