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DE06 YSW

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,168 mi
Last recorded67,168 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YSW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 67,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 67,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 67,103 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 67,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,962 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 66,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,777 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 66,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 65,265 miles

Exhaust noisy middle box baffle collapsed (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,372 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 27,479 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 22,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,739 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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DE06 YSW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE06 YSW, 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 DE06 YSW registered?

DE06 YSW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is DE06 YSW safe to buy?

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