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YG56 HKJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,568 mi
Last recorded43,568 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 HKJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,568 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 42,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,412 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 41,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,965 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 38,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,890 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,242 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,751 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,005 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 22,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,818 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 HKJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

YG56 HKJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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