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YT56 YKF

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,961 mi
Last recorded107,961 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 YKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 107,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

brake pipes unions and brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

engine oil sump starting to rust

exhaust heatshields slightly loose

front/ rear subframes, rear suspension arms, front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

inner/ outer sill panels, front floors, front/ rear chassis, rear inner arches and offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

nearside doors, nearside rear quarter panel, rear bumper and rear tailgate slight damage

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear brake pads worn low

power steering rack and pipes/ hoses slightly damp

rear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,001 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

engine oil sump starting to rust

exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front/ rear subframes, rear suspension arms, front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside doors, nearside rear quarter panel and rear bumper slight damage

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels, front floors, front/ rear chassis and offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump starting to rust

front/ rear subframes, rear suspension arms, front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside doors, nearside rear quarter panel and rear bumper slight damage

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge worn low

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels, front floors, front/ rear chassis and offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,629 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

front/ rear subframes, rear suspension arms, front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside doors and rear bumper slight damage

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

sill panels, front floors, front/ rear chassis and offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,127 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 53,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,835 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

inner sill panels, floors and chassis starting to rust

nearside rear brake pads worn low

rear suspension stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

subframes, suspension coil springs, antiroll bars and suspension arms starting to rust

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,655 miles

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

inner sill panels starting to rust

nearside rear brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension arms, rear subframe, front/ rear coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,641 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,976 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 30,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,634 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,401 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 YKF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YKF, 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 YT56 YKF registered?

YT56 YKF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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