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AJ06 YVR

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,104 mi
Last recorded130,104 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 YVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 130,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 119,499 miles

Front brake imbalance

Nearside steering arm slight play

corrosion throughout

Fail 29 Sep 2017 119,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake imbalance

Nearside steering arm slight play

corrosion throughout

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,519 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 106,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,320 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including anti roll bar

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,320 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including anti roll bar

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,868 miles

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

offside dipped beam bulb incorrectly fitted, rectified at time of test

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,811 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,553 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

screw in n/s/r tyre

stabilaty control warning lamp on

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 YVR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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