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DE06 YSZ

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,460 mi
Last recorded117,460 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YSZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 117,460 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sills coverd x2

under body corroded to all suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2023 113,361 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 108,641 miles

under body showing signs of corrosion to rear axel and components

Fail 8 Jul 2022 108,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

under body showing sign of corrosion to rear axle and components

Fail 7 Jul 2022 108,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,254 miles

2x inner sills corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage no sharp edges

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

general corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,266 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,862 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 91,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,090 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,291 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 73,824 miles

nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn out

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn out

Fail 21 May 2015 73,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn out

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn out

Pass 12 May 2014 60,800 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 48,739 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 37,558 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 37,554 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 24,954 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 24,954 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2010 23,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YSZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE06 YSZ, 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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DE06 YSZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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