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YX56 ZCF

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,591 mi
Last recorded77,591 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 77,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 71,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,944 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,647 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,225 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 65,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,411 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,820 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 62,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,898 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 60,898 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,490 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,198 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 ZCF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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