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YT56 YKY

2006 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,964 mi
Last recorded145,964 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 YKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,964 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 145,964 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,948 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Fail 25 May 2018 131,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Pass 31 May 2017 123,926 miles

Central Front registration plate starting to deteriorate but legal at time of test suggest change

Nearside Front fog light lens badly broken

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,119 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 119,036 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced as marked (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced as marked (2.4.F.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,070 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 108,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,961 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 102,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,478 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 YKY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YT56 YKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT56 YKY registered?

YT56 YKY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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