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YE56 HGF

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body age related corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related underbody corrosion

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 28 Nov 2022 87,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related underbody corrosion

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,995 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related underbody corrosion to suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2021 78,995 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related underbody corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condition of exhaust

Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condition of exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condition of exhaust

Fail 16 Oct 2019 57,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condition of exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,416 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Chunk out of outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Small stonechips in screen

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,760 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer Chunk out of tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic undertrays fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 47,760 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer Chunk out of tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic undertrays fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to crack

No visible locking devices on calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 47,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to crack

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,784 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,020 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 46,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,424 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,364 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,095 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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YE56 HGF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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