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YH56 JVZ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,676 mi
Last recorded142,676 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,676 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 142,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 140,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 136,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 27 Jan 2022 136,849 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump corroded and leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,063 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

the exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2021 134,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

the exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2020 130,656 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 130,614 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 118,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

o/s/f water drain hole ( corroded and slightly enlarged )

screen wipers leaving slight water mark on screen

Fail 5 Feb 2018 117,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

o/s/f water drain hole ( corroded and slightly enlarged )

screen wipers leaving slight water mark on screen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,839 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 104,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,588 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 85,587 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

nail in o/s rear tyre inner wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,361 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,052 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 Sep 2010 49,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,249 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 JVZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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