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YL55 GFY

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,216 mi
Last recorded125,216 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 125,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion effecting suspension, brake, steering components.

Fail 15 Aug 2022 125,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern also headlamps lense becoming cloundy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch corroded within pre-scribed area rear axle/subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 118,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

underneath of vehicle in a rusty condition

Fail 4 Aug 2021 118,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

underneath of vehicle in a rusty condition

Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and close to legal limit

Fail 17 Aug 2020 111,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split/perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached bulb holder not secured within headlamp (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar rubber starting to crack and split

Pass 3 Aug 2018 100,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 100,695 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,169 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,532 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,532 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 80,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,752 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,783 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,380 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,432 miles

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

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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YL55 GFY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YL55 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

YL55 GFY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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