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YS55 WFA

2006 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,918 mi
Last recorded47,918 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 WFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front floor corroded and both rear sills corroded have plastic trim covering sills and back of sills corroded

nearside washer jet only one worrking and both aims poor and wiper blades smearing

nearside front tyre edges very low close to going to coreds? but may have raised edges?

offside front tyre inner edge close to going to coreds? but has raised edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,498 miles

coolant level just below minimum

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brakes imbalanced (210/160)

n/s/f brake flexi pipe, metal end (in caliper) slightly bent

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges, close to/on legal limit outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low, lower on edges, below limit inner edge (raised)

rear inner faces sills/floor rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,498 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

coolant level just below minimum

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brakes imbalanced (210/160)

n/s/f brake flexi pipe, metal end (in caliper) slightly bent

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges, close to/on legal limit outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low, lower on edges, below limit inner edge (raised)

rear inner faces sills/floor rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

warning light on dash (esp)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning light on dash (esp)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,437 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,612 miles

EPS warning light on dash

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,354 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,352 miles

Offside Front 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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YS55 WFA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

YS55 WFA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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