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EK06 UFB

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UFB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,225 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 106,225 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 102,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,786 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

mil light is on

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil light is on

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 92,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner rear sills corroded

nail in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2017 87,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inner rear sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 82,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner rear sills corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low and perished on outer sidewall

Fail 26 May 2015 77,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box baffles broken up

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 77,687 miles

exhaust rear box baffles broken up

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,682 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,608 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,263 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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EK06 UFB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK06 UFB, 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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EK06 UFB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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