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YY55 UUT

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,189 mi
Last recorded115,189 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 UUT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,189 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker cover & bump stop missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 115,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker cover & bump stop missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,684 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 113,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 111,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.5mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Rear arches corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 108,534 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.5mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Rear arches corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,428 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge of all way round

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,965 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 91,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,602 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,230 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,653 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,099 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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YY55 UUT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY55 UUT, 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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YY55 UUT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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