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YF55 HKD

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,202 mi
Last recorded212,202 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 HKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 212,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 207,250 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 207,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH FRONTS INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 202,110 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 202,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 197,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 191,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 179,171 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 175,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 161,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 161,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 143,870 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 143,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear n/s tyre underinflated

Pass 19 Jan 2013 118,283 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 117,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 88,846 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,575 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,416 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YF55 HKD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF55 HKD, 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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YF55 HKD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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