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YY56 EVW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 107,151 miles

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

n/s sill corroding

oil leak

slight wiper smear

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,876 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,383 miles

exhaust mtgs corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,298 miles

Oil leak.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,658 miles

Complete under side of car badly corroded

Front and rear sub frames badly corroded

Oil light flashing on dash

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,658 miles

Complete under side of car badly corroded

Front and rear sub frames badly corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil light flashing on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,385 miles

A/C condenser deteriorated.

Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyres slight uneven "saw-tooth" tread wear.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,560 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)

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres cracking.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 42,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres cracking.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,959 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,027 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 26,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,721 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 EVW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY56 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

YY56 EVW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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