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Y81 XDC

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,143 mi
Last recorded133,143 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 XDC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 133,143 miles

Nearside Front disc guard deterated

Nearside Rear wheel arch 1st stages of corrosion

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

Offside Front wing slight damage

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

Offside Rear wheel arch 1st stages of corrosion

n/s o/s sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Fail 2 Aug 2019 133,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front disc guard deterated

Nearside Rear wheel arch 1st stages of corrosion

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

Offside Front wing slight damage

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

Offside Rear wheel arch 1st stages of corrosion

n/s o/s sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 22 May 2018 121,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 106,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front steering arm

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 106,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroded and blowing but not to excess

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight judder on both front brakes

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,501 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,501 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,918 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

osf and nsf console bushes cracking and splitting

osf steering tie rod slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,766 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

slight play in osf steering arm

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,181 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,583 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,139 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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Y81 XDC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y81 XDC, 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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What year was Y81 XDC registered?

Y81 XDC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is Y81 XDC safe to buy?

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