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YX56 UVT

2006 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,783 mi
Last recorded139,783 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 139,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 16 Jan 2018 134,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 127,410 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 127,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,959 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 118,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2014 109,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 22 May 2014 109,495 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 9 May 2013 103,086 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 96,138 miles

n/s/f n o/s/f n n/s/r n o/s/r discs swlightly pitted

Fail 21 May 2012 96,138 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f n o/s/f n n/s/r n o/s/r discs swlightly pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2010 82,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,847 miles

front brake pads worn

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 UVT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YX56 UVT, 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 YX56 UVT registered?

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

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