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YY56 BXB

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,302 mi
Last recorded80,302 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,250 miles

slight play in nearside ball joint.............

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,229 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,928 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,503 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,420 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 Sep 2010 35,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,998 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 BXB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BXB, 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 YY56 BXB registered?

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

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