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YF56 NKC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,891 mi
Last recorded50,891 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 NKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouding. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames and suspension arms heavily corroded. Floor and sill areas similarly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,183 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,114 miles

All 4 wheel rims heavily corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 49,113 miles

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

All 4 wheel rims heavily corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,957 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 47,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 45,943 miles

Front sub frame corroding

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Front lower arm corroding

Nearside Front shock absorber corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower arm corroding

Offside Front lower arm corroding

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Rear lower arm corroding

Rear sub frame corroding

Rear tyres perishing

oil sump corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front suspension bed corroded

rear suspension bed and all suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,436 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,804 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,005 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 16 Dec 2013 25,726 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 3 Dec 2012 22,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 18,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 14,497 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,671 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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YF56 NKC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF56 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

YF56 NKC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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