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YX56 UVS

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,033 mi
Last recorded149,033 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 149,033 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 138,773 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 129,589 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 129,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 117,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 115,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,046 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 100,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,899 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inneredge

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 UVS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVS, 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 YX56 UVS registered?

YX56 UVS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is YX56 UVS safe to buy?

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