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YD56 XFN

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,015 mi
Last recorded52,015 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 XFN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 50,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 50,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,367 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,525 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,725 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 XFN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

YD56 XFN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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