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YA06 PLF

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,159 mi
Last recorded153,159 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 PLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 153,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 142,453 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 135,147 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 135,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 116,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge-advise wheel alignment after changing tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise wheel alignment after replacing ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014
Fail 15 Nov 2014 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 91,695 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,449 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,534 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,959 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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YA06 PLF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YA06 PLF, 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 YA06 PLF registered?

YA06 PLF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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