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YF56 HMG

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,428 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 113,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 95,940 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,054 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished (6 years old)

Offside Rear tyre perished (6 years old)

general corrosion to underside

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

transmission has slight oil leak but not excessive

Fail 9 Jan 2020 80,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished (6 years old)

Offside Rear tyre perished (6 years old)

general corrosion to underside

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

transmission has slight oil leak but not excessive

Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,465 miles

surface corrosion showing to sill backs and rear subframe

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,280 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 49,178 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 39,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,408 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 36,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,893 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,998 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,500 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,868 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 HMG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HMG, 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 HMG registered?

YF56 HMG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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