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DS06 YSM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,657 mi
Last recorded187,657 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 187,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fibre glass around fuel filler

underbody and components corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2021 187,620 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fibre glass around fuel filler

underbody and components corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2021 187,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorating both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

fibre glass mass around fuel filler pipes

underbody and components corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2020 187,555 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 172,281 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 172,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 160,228 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 148,825 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 148,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,977 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 133,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,198 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,477 miles

front brake pads very close to 1/5mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,396 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,349 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YSM 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 65%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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