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YT56 EKL

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,091 mi
Last recorded99,091 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 95,741 miles

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

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

front wipers smeering

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 May 2018 92,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 89,432 miles

o/s/f head lamp broken

Fail 12 May 2017 89,432 miles

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

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

o/s/f head lamp broken

Pass 13 May 2016 84,832 miles

Nearside headlight washer missing

Fail 15 May 2015 80,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 80,712 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 74,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 74,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 62,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 52,218 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,292 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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 Sep 2010 36,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,470 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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YT56 EKL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT56 EKL, 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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YT56 EKL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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