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YH56 EPE

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,913 mi
Last recorded145,913 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 145,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 145,910 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 129,322 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 22 May 2015 120,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 111,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 102,124 miles

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

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

surface cracks on both rear tyre walls

Pass 11 May 2012 89,489 miles

surface damage to offside rear tyre tread

wear evident on front brake discs & brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 May 2012 89,489 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

surface damage to offside rear tyre tread

wear evident on front brake discs & brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 May 2011 77,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,520 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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YH56 EPE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH56 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

YH56 EPE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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