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YG56 GCO

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,615 mi
Last recorded124,615 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 124,615 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 117,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted correctly? (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 112,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside inner sill has corrosion

Offside sill has corrosion

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2023 112,764 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside inner sill has corrosion

Offside sill has corrosion

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,956 miles

Advise; Surface corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 109,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Advise; Surface corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,003 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension components rusted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,001 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension components rusted

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of exhaust rusted

Rear of underside rusted

Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of exhaust rusted

Rear of underside rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,433 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 100,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 92,040 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 92,040 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,367 miles

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

rear m&s tyres

Fail 27 Sep 2016 86,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear m&s tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,942 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 77,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 56,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,777 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres close too limit

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,445 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 21 Sep 2009 14,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YG56 GCO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YG56 GCO, 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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YG56 GCO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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