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AV06 YMZ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,798 mi
Last recorded126,798 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YMZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 126,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 112,983 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 105,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 105,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 95,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline, very close to 1.6mm & heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline, very close to 1.6mm & heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 88,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline, very close to 1.6mm & heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline, very close to 1.6mm & heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 84,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,866 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,940 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,390 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 YMZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

AV06 YMZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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