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YF56 GBV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,171 mi
Last recorded122,171 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 GBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on the lower wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 122,149 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on the lower wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 109,006 miles

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,961 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 94,961 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 81,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 65,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,409 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 21,409 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 18,021 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,109 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 GBV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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