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YE56 GHV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,595 mi
Last recorded70,595 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 GHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 70,586 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rigger/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 65,987 miles

underneath of vehicle slightly perrished

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,442 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,413 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,951 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,732 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 43,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,760 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,342 miles

clutch slave leaking.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,363 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,927 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 16,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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YE56 GHV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YE56 GHV, 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 YE56 GHV registered?

YE56 GHV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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