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YX56 TWP

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,595 mi
Last recorded124,595 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 TWP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,866 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 113,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,412 miles

OIL SUMP IS CORRODED AND HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL SUMP IS CORRODED AND HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,317 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

electricity power failure

Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

electricity power failure

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,723 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 82,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,340 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,643 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,657 miles

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

Rear brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Fail 9 Oct 2014 54,657 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,385 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,378 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,740 miles

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

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 20,459 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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YX56 TWP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YX56 TWP, 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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YX56 TWP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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