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YA06 RTZ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 RTZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 115,012 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 115,012 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,984 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 106,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,116 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,459 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 88,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,143 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 76,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 49,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,132 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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YA06 RTZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

YA06 RTZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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