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YG56 HKC

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,088 mi
Last recorded116,088 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 HKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,088 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,084 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,379 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Underside suspension components and prescribed areas have surface corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2022 107,320 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside suspension components and prescribed areas have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 91,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,195 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing, but no sharp edges exposed

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 80,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror cover missing, but no sharp edges exposed

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

Pass 15 May 2019 72,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,781 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 55,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2017 44,789 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 44,789 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,713 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 42,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,526 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 40,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,406 miles

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

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Fail 11 Aug 2010 25,406 miles

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

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

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Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,237 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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YG56 HKC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HKC, 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 YG56 HKC registered?

YG56 HKC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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