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YL55 JFN

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 JFN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 86,357 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,596 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,938 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 62,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,961 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 41,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,686 miles

nearside front tyre kerb damage to sidewall

offside front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

tyre size 195 65 15 H

Fail 11 Jun 2012 37,685 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre kerb damage to sidewall

offside front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

tyre size 195 65 15 H

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre kerb damage to sidewall

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,166 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

offside rear tyre low tread

tyre size 195 65 15 H

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,522 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 25,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,202 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 JFN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

YL55 JFN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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