MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight under body corrosion effecting suspension, brake, steering components.
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
underneath of vehicle in a rusty condition
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
Nearside Rear tyre worn low and close to legal limit
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
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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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YL55 GFY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2006.
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