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YL55 JFF

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,872 mi
Last recorded138,872 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 JFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 138,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 135,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 132,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,881 miles

Parking brake/hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,951 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,513 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,302 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,467 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,668 miles

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit (2mm)

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center and rear exhaust mountings are badly coproded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,176 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 37,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,825 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 JFF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

YL55 JFF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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