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Y666 MNL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,065 mi
Last recorded142,065 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 MNL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 142,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2025 142,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2024 135,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 135,478 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 128,422 miles

2 of 3 exhaust hangers snapped but system still secure

headlamps glazed

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2023 128,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 of 3 exhaust hangers snapped but system still secure

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

headlamps glazed

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 121,627 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

heat sield damaged

sump corroded oil residue on engine

Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,204 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2020 111,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 May 2019 105,423 miles

Sump corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 105,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sump corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 96,716 miles

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

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

sump corroded

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,244 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn.

Coolant stains around the waterpump.

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Parking brake effort is low.

Sump is corroding.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 74,605 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to nearside / offside rear sill return/s

Fail 23 Jul 2016 74,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to nearside / offside rear sill return/s

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2015 65,634 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,674 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 57,674 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn near limit inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 53,247 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriated

n/s/r tyre slightly freathered inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,247 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriated

n/s/r tyre slightly freathered inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,672 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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Y666 MNL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y666 MNL, 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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Y666 MNL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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