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YS55 LVZ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,278 mi
Last recorded148,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 LVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 148,278 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 148,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 139,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,097 miles

nearside and offside rear bump stops adrift.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 122,097 miles

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

nearside and offside rear bump stops adrift.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 103,456 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside rear and Nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Various covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2011 103,456 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside rear and Nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Various covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front and rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,650 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,887 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 51,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YS55 LVZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS55 LVZ, 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 YS55 LVZ registered?

YS55 LVZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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