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YF55 WZL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,747 mi
Last recorded34,747 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WZL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 34,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 30,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 27,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 25,323 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 25,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 22,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,271 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 16,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 15,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 15,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 14,251 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 13,373 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 11,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 9,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 8,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 7,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 5,764 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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YF55 WZL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc 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 YF55 WZL, 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 YF55 WZL registered?

YF55 WZL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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