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YX56 ZCO

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,535 mi
Last recorded85,535 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ZCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,535 miles

underbody has age related corrosion but not weakened

Pass 22 Oct 2024 80,808 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle Covered In Underseal

Fail 18 Oct 2024 80,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle Covered In Underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,023 miles

1/ underbody covered in underseal

2/ both rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front floor pans corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear brake discs delaminating

Pass 9 Oct 2021 67,037 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded borderline

rear brake disc de-laminating

Fail 7 Oct 2021 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded borderline

rear brake disc de-laminating

Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 3mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,128 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,128 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,943 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 13,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,007 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre close to limit on outer shoulder

windscreen wipers worn-still clearing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,680 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 ZCO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

YX56 ZCO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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