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YH56 JGU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,488 mi
Last recorded104,488 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's door check strap insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from oil filter ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,488 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's door check strap insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak from oil filter ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,441 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,910 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 69,704 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 69,704 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,641 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 2 Apr 2012 52,048 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,048 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,506 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges off

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,887 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 JGU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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