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YH56 ENV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,357 mi
Last recorded94,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ENV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,357 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 94,353 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 81,759 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 81,744 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 77,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (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 Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 77,729 miles

Emissions not tested Back Box Detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (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 Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,035 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

travel in brake pedal

under body brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 1 Jun 2021 72,035 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs heavily pitted/corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

travel in brake pedal

under body brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,152 miles

BATTERY CABLE LOOSE CONNECTION

Nearside Front SEAT BELT TWISTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BATTERY CABLE LOOSE CONNECTION

Nearside Front SEAT BELT TWISTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumpstop split

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,366 miles

front disc pads approx 4,000mls

large wishbone bush's worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,822 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YH56 ENV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH56 ENV, 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 YH56 ENV registered?

YH56 ENV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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