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YH56 OMW

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,387 mi
Last recorded109,387 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 OMW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 109,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,438 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear and all components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 98,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear and all components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 92,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,509 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 90,491 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsr tyre wrong (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,983 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 86,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front FRONT UNDERTRAY LOSSE AND HANGING DOWN

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,885 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 69,885 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 69,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear discs have slight corrosion on faces

nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear discs have slight corrosion on faces

nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,922 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 58,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,341 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,284 miles

rear tyres scrubbing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,496 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 OMW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 OMW, 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 OMW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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