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YY56 BWP

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,359 mi
Last recorded83,359 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BWP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,359 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,851 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner door sill corroded

general corrosion under the vehichle

Fail 7 Jan 2021 79,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner door sill corroded

general corrosion under the vehichle

Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,899 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 76,899 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,620 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 514,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,819 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 66,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,789 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,612 miles

both rear tyres are quite worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,823 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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YY56 BWP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YY56 BWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY56 BWP registered?

YY56 BWP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YY56 BWP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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