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YE56 HGK

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,819 mi
Last recorded186,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 HGK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 186,819 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 178,239 miles

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 165,496 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 152,687 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,494 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 130,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,921 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 119,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,253 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,687 miles

Oil sump corroded in areas.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,906 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,324 miles

front discs corroded on inner face edges pads approx 60% worn

front tyres on 2mm

o/s/r disc corroded pads approx 50% worn

rear tyres on 6mm

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,068 miles

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

both front suspension arms - rear bushes splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,360 miles

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

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

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 HGK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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