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YG56 OTU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 82,626 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,772 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 79,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,025 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)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,147 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,936 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,936 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,267 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres very close to legal limit

nail in o/s/r tyre (non repairable)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres very close to legal limit

nail in o/s/r tyre (non repairable)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,603 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YG56 OTU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG56 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG56 OTU registered?

YG56 OTU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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