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YY56 POV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,536 mi
Last recorded93,536 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 POV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,191 miles

osr tyre unevenly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,191 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osr tyre unevenly worn

slight play nsr link rod

Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,485 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers worn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,525 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,834 miles

ESP fault light on

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,173 miles

small chip in windscreen

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

front pads look worn on insides

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,821 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 POV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

YY56 POV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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