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YY56 HCC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,162 mi
Last recorded37,162 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 HCC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,162 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,559 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,891 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 19,920 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,822 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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YY56 HCC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY56 HCC, 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 YY56 HCC registered?

YY56 HCC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YY56 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 HCC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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