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AJ06 YVM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,141 mi
Last recorded165,141 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 YVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2024 165,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

***strong advise*** both front tyres extremely worn on inner edges and need replacing ***

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaks

most underside components very rusty

rear subframe and attached suspension arms very rusty/ poor condition

rust hole in drivers side front floor pan but not in a testable area

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2023 159,862 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner seals corroded

rear subframe and arms corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 159,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner seals corroded

rear subframe and arms corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 155,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 155,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Free ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 150,043 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamp aims are poor

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges and close to it limit

nearside rear number plate light is not working

offside and nearside under sills are corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 150,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamp aims are poor

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges and close to it limit

nearside rear number plate light is not working

offside and nearside under sills are corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 144,170 miles

HID CLEANING on headlamps not working and offside is missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

rear sub-frame rusty

under-body panels fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2020 144,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

HID CLEANING on headlamps not working and offside is missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also misshapen 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

rear sub-frame rusty

under-body panels fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,829 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged + offside rear ferrals corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 135,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear axle (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged + offside rear ferrals corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,054 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged + offside rear ferrals corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2018 126,049 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken from suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged + offside rear ferrals corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,029 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 106,029 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 80,921 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,285 miles

both front brake discs rusty

both rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,548 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,349 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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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AJ06 YVM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AJ06 YVM, 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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AJ06 YVM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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