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YY56 LPF

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LPF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 98,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

car got rust underneath whole car

Fail 15 Mar 2025 98,717 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavey smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 98,631 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavey smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,521 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

UNDER WHOLE CAR GOT RUST

Fail 9 Mar 2024 90,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired UNDER REAR DOOR SILL GOT HOLE DUE TO COROSSION (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

UNDER WHOLE CAR GOT RUST

Pass 4 Mar 2023 80,677 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 80,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,879 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 70,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,398 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,543 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 64,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,951 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2017 63,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,532 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,121 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2011 35,183 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,027 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LPF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LPF, 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 LPF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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