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YE56 XCT

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XCT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 104,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front stone chip front windscreen

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

stone chip zone b

Fail 2 Sep 2021 94,354 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

stone chip zone b

Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,811 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 86,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,270 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 71,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,098 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 15,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,577 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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YE56 XCT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE56 XCT, 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 YE56 XCT registered?

YE56 XCT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is YE56 XCT safe to buy?

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