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YY56 OHV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 OHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,122 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 94,122 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,516 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 90,516 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,713 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,891 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 82,891 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,815 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 75,815 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,580 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,115 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 OHV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY56 OHV registered?

YY56 OHV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is YY56 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 OHV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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