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YA06 RUC

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 RUC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 79,902 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,438 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,561 miles

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

under the body is corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,172 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 73,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,761 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,728 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 66,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,016 miles

Nearside Front wing dented

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,016 miles

Nearside Front wing dented

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage corner of bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,356 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,701 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 41,701 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,131 miles

front number plae starting to come off

offside rear tyre very low on edges

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 RUC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA06 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

YA06 RUC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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