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YL55 MFP

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,831 mi
Last recorded140,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 MFP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 140,831 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 140,825 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 135,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 135,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,264 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 131,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 124,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 101,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,035 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe mount detached but system well supported

Fail 21 Jan 2017 95,035 miles

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

rear exhaust tail pipe mount detached but system well supported

Pass 16 Jan 2016 88,525 miles

exhaust tail pipe hanger bracket detached but system adequately supported

Pass 24 Jan 2015 81,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,088 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,835 miles

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

Service brake only just meets the required efficiency @ 56%. Parking brake only just meets the required efficiency @ 17%. The braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,743 miles

o/s/r seatbelt unable to fully inspect child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,294 miles

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

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 MFP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

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

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