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YH56 ERJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ERJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 142,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WORN ON INNER EDGE (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WORN ON INNER EDGE (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system BOTH O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front COOLANT LEAK FROM FRONT MATRIX

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION ALL OVER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION ALL OVER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged INSECURE ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,837 miles

Surface corrosion to the underside of the chassis

Fail 19 Feb 2021 130,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to the underside of the chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2020 118,436 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,233 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,041 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,851 miles

both rear tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,118 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,058 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,267 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 ERJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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