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YL55 GFU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,159 mi
Last recorded108,159 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 GFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 108,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion under on non-prescribed area

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills rusty and side skirts fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,898 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

front to rear under vehicle corroded

side sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 87,318 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 87,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 73,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 69,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,918 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,617 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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YL55 GFU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black 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 YL55 GFU, 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 YL55 GFU registered?

YL55 GFU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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