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2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 92,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 92,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both Side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both Side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 86,361 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements both (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 86,361 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements both (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 81,710 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 81,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 78,673 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 78,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,042 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,042 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 72,862 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,290 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 71,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,571 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 65,571 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,819 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,788 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 59,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,031 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,743 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,287 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KYR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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