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AV06 YMT

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YMT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,298 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 72,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 72,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 71,820 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 71,193 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 70,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,419 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 66,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 66,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 65,481 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,310 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 YMT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AV06 YMT, 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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What year was AV06 YMT registered?

AV06 YMT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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