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YF56 CLU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,997 mi
Last recorded101,997 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 CLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,997 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 94,047 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,334 miles

Both sides front fog lights lense crack

Both sides front tyres inner edges wearing low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside rear tyre wearing low/close to legal limit

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both sides front fog lights lense crack

Both sides front tyres inner edges wearing low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside rear tyre wearing low/close to legal limit

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check boot space due to being loaded at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 84,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check boot space due to being loaded at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,176 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 31,176 miles

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

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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YF56 CLU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF56 CLU, 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 YF56 CLU registered?

YF56 CLU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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