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YL55 MFV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,569 mi
Last recorded56,569 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,838 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 49,905 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 49,837 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,644 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,743 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,926 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 42,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 41,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2016 38,717 miles

All tyres wearing thin.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,099 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,401 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,368 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 MFV 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 90%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

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

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