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YA06 UTF

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,241 mi
Last recorded77,241 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 UTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 77,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch/outer sill rusty

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch /outer sill corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 77,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch/outer sill rusty

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch /outer sill corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking between tread and outer side wall. advise replacement

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking between tread and outer side wall. advise replacement

Fail 13 Sep 2017 57,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking between tread and outer side wall. advise replacement

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking between tread and outer side wall. advise replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,946 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,015 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,135 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

centre exhaust hanging bracket insecure.

front brake inbalance of 24%.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,036 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,160 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)

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 UTF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 UTF, 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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YA06 UTF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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