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YY55 SJU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,942 mi
Last recorded156,942 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 SJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 156,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 152,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 144,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion under vehicle over components

engine cover fitted at time of test

front discs weathered

Fail 31 Oct 2015 144,714 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion under vehicle over components

engine cover fitted at time of test

front discs weathered

Pass 13 Sep 2014 142,551 miles

Both front discs pitted

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

P/S front shock leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2013 140,518 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 137,718 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 137,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 135,508 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 134,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 129,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill shields fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2009 115,818 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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YY55 SJU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY55 SJU, 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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YY55 SJU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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