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YY56 MZP

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,702 mi
Last recorded60,702 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 60,702 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 60,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,714 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 58,714 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both O/S and N/S headlight lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,034 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,280 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,247 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,152 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 35,593 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,201 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and nearside rear edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,615 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 33,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 32,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,215 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,537 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 MZP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

YY56 MZP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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