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DS06 YMC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,082 mi
Last recorded111,082 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 YMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2022 110,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 101,736 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 101,735 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 96,046 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 96,046 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,848 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 90,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,107 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 86,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,146 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,146 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 60,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 52,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2014 44,179 miles

1.n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses have corrosion on ferrules.

Pass 1 May 2013 41,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 39,141 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,944 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 33,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,678 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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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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