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EY06 LKX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 LKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,002 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front registration plate loose but not considered to be insecure.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking, advise repair soon. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 134,993 miles

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

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front registration plate loose but not considered to be insecure.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking, advise repair soon. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 128,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage joints to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

headlight beam pattern weak

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,582 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 111,582 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,535 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 102,532 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner and outer sill seperated (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner and outer sill seperated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (1.7.5a)

ns and os rear tyres 3 k till limit

nsr brake looks like it may have been binding slightly

oil was on min, oil added

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,775 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres poor, starting to split and on tread limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,823 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os inner edges (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,529 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

inner sills starting to rust

Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,190 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,120 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 13,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EY06 LKX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY06 LKX, 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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EY06 LKX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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