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YK56 XBB

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 XBB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 May 2022 79,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front n/s lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear n/s stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high front o/s head light to high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front o/s lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management warning light on

under side of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 68,423 miles

Corrosion forming rear inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension arms coroded

Pass 15 May 2018 65,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2017 61,985 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges.

Corrosion forming to vehicle structure and some suspension components but not considered excessive.

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 58,002 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges.

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edges.

Corrosion forming to vehicle structure and some suspension components but not considered excessive.

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 53,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,733 miles

all tyres becoming cracked in the treads

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,496 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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YK56 XBB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YK56 XBB, 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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YK56 XBB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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