MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
undersealed
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Axle Corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted
Chassis and inner sills corroding
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine sump and oil filter body corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension components corroding
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted
Chassis and inner sills corroding
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine sump and oil filter body corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension components corroding
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated not blowing at time of test
Nearside Front bumper corner slight accident damage
Nearside Front tyre perished and worn to 2mm markers
Nearside Rear wheel arch slight accident damage
Offside Front bumper corner slight accident damage
Offside Rear tyre perished and worn unevenly
both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted
engine sump and oil filter body corroded
underside of vehicle inc suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated not blowing at time of test
Nearside Front tyre perished and worn to 2mm markers
Offside Rear tyre perished and worn unevenly
both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted
engine sump and oil filter body corroded
underside of vehicle inc suspension components corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil spray needed as underbody corroding
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Sump corroding but not leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil spray needed as underbody corroding
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Sump corroding but not leaking
1.n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses have corrosion on ferrules.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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DS06 YMC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DS06 YMC, 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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DS06 YMC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 August 2006.
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