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YY55 WRK

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,513 mi
Last recorded106,513 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 WRK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 106,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan yellow marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill yellow marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribes areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 96,392 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both side outer sills corroded

both side inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 96,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both side outer sills corroded

both side inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 91,964 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 91,963 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,596 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides) (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 79,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,572 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear brake pads 50% worn

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 72,359 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear brake pads 50% worn

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 63,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,910 miles

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush

Fail 19 Feb 2014 42,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush

Fail 22 Feb 2013 37,904 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre inner wall cut

rear number plate damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,904 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall cut

rear number plate damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,509 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,424 miles

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,324 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,208 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 WRK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YY55 WRK, 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 WRK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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