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YY56 HDA

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 HDA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,763 miles

Nearside Rear disc pitted

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,913 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Tail pipe bracket weak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 99,900 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Tail pipe bracket weak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,907 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 89,776 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,910 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 56,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,436 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,307 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 49,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,293 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

child seat belt not checked

Fail 13 Nov 2009 30,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,308 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 HDA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY56 HDA, 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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YY56 HDA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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