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AV06 YMR

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YMR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,327 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 108,313 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 108,313 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also outer is wearing out but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,967 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 107,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,575 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 106,574 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,878 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 104,878 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,141 miles

0ffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,265 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 98,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,828 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 28 Jun 2012 81,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,334 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 78,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,229 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,229 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 29 Jun 2009 43,437 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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AV06 YMR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV06 YMR, 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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AV06 YMR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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