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YY55 WRL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,233 mi
Last recorded101,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 WRL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 101,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,748 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,471 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2010 78,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Oil leak

front discs corroding

o/s/r brake disc is excessively scored due to pads down to metal. recommend replacement of disc .

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,711 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 72,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,706 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

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 WRL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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