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YX56 ZCE

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ZCE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,747 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 64,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,430 miles

Front and rear suspension and components starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,831 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,790 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,897 miles

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,528 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,897 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 ZCE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

YX56 ZCE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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