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YY55 UEA

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 UEA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,493 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,492 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,944 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,229 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 55,229 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,528 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,665 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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,474 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,494 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)

n/s/f wiper smearing the screen

o/s/f wiper smearing the screen

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 UEA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UEA, 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 YY55 UEA registered?

YY55 UEA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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