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FA06 HFY

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,443 mi
Last recorded125,443 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 HFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,443 miles

Parking brake performance only just met requirement

Fail 6 Aug 2020 125,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake performance only just met requirement

Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,966 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 113,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,562 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,562 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,536 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,472 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,198 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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FA06 HFY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA06 HFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA06 HFY registered?

FA06 HFY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is FA06 HFY safe to buy?

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