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YY56 LPL

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LPL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,750 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near traling arm bush and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near trailing arm bush and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bumper supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust hangers corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust hangers corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,449 miles

rear silencer exhaust hangers corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,739 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,144 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edges and low pressure.

O/S/F tyre cracks in tread.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,204 miles

p.a.s hydraulic feed pipe corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres abnormally 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 LPL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

YY56 LPL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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