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YF56 GBU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,180 mi
Last recorded37,180 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 GBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 37,180 miles

Front and rear subframe corroded

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

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 37,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear subframe corroded

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 36,739 miles

front and rear subframe corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 36,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframe corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 36,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 35,745 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 35,745 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip bellow 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front/rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 35,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop link locking pegs all missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 35,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,296 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 34,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached locking pins broken on link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 33,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,862 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 20,541 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,392 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 18,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,677 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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YF56 GBU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF56 GBU, 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 YF56 GBU registered?

YF56 GBU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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