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YY56 BWW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,924 mi
Last recorded69,924 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BWW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,924 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded and some missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump leaking corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

various corroision under rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2-3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi starting to deteriate, both front suspension rear bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2-3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi starting to deteriate, both front suspension rear bushes worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,017 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi is deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,962 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi is deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,616 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre will not repair

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,335 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,602 miles

ADVISE:- n/s/r tyre cracked on outer side wall.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,657 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,178 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 BWW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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