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YG56 OUA

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,175 mi
Last recorded92,175 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OUA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 92,175 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

general corrosion to all under body components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,407 miles

EML illuminated

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

Rear tyres deteriorated and slightly out of shape

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML illuminated

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

Rear tyres deteriorated and slightly out of shape

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,986 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,977 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,737 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,510 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,080 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 31,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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 OUA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YG56 OUA, 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 YG56 OUA registered?

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

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