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YL06 HBC

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 HBC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,222 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,222 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,037 miles

Both Front Tyres Splitting Between Tread

Exhaust System Mountings Generally Corroded

Rear Floorpan & Sills Generally Corroded

Water Pipes On LPG Regulator Leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2019 82,036 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Front Mounting Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

Both Front Tyres Splitting Between Tread

Exhaust System Mountings Generally Corroded

Rear Floorpan & Sills Generally Corroded

Water Pipes On LPG Regulator Leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,735 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 75,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,633 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Aug 2011 34,973 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,863 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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YL06 HBC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL06 HBC, 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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What year was YL06 HBC registered?

YL06 HBC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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