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YS06 HYJ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 HYJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 166,675 miles

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

nearside sill corroded slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2025 166,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside sill corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2024 157,977 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 150,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded slightly.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2023 150,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded slightly.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 143,492 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 143,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 137,622 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2020 128,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 119,885 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 110,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 110,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 101,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,307 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,912 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,302 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,436 miles

both front & rear brake pads wearing low

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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YS06 HYJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YS06 HYJ, 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 YS06 HYJ registered?

YS06 HYJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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