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YH56 ROU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,671 mi
Last recorded144,671 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ROU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,671 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 144,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 136,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 131,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 123,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,342 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats - visually checked seatbelts only

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge / starting to crack in places / damaged slightly on outer side wall

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Oct 2012 97,870 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to n/s front and rear seats - visually checked seatbells only

engine warning light on dash

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre miss-shaped / cracked around tread area

o/s outer cv boot pin holed

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,870 miles

child seats fitted to n/s front and rear seats - visually checked seatbells only

engine warning light on dash

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre miss-shaped / cracked around tread area

o/s outer cv boot pin holed

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,683 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre miss-shaped

Fail 17 Oct 2011 80,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre miss-shaped

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,637 miles

2 small chips in zone b of windscreen

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,416 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 ROU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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