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YX56 UVV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,474 mi
Last recorded152,474 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UVV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 152,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 150,783 miles

Both headlamps frosting over. Beam images not affected at this time.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Smell of diesel fuel from engine and liquid visible around injectors. Unable to confirm liquid is diesel due to engine cover fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 149,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread scratched (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outerside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 147,520 miles

All brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Fail 1 Jun 2019 147,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 142,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 140,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 133,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 120,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 107,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,175 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,578 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,821 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 UVV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

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

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