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YL55 JFA

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,968 mi
Last recorded98,968 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 JFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 98,968 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill rear sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rear section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses becoming opaque

Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,551 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2021 91,551 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 88,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,321 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

inner and outer sills corroded/soft

Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,321 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

inner and outer sills corroded/soft

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,383 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,142 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,829 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,170 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,154 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,205 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 JFA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

YL55 JFA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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