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YH56 FRV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,353 mi
Last recorded120,353 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 120,353 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

shows sign off corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2025 120,348 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 118,246 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2023 115,089 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 114,681 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 114,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/60r15 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 94v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/60r15 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 94v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65x15 91H - dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise alignment check/adjust

parking brake efficiency only just met - reqs investigation

Fail 6 Feb 2020 110,979 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65x15 91H - dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise alignment check/adjust

parking brake efficiency only just met - reqs investigation

Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,518 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 108,516 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush coming out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,634 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished condition [ 195/65/15/91H ]

Fail 6 Feb 2018 103,633 miles

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished condition [ 195/65/15/91H ]

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,972 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside a bit flakey (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,972 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside a bit flakey (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,560 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Emissions not tested dues to exhaust gas leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,261 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 71,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,016 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,485 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 FRV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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