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YA06 UTU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,299 mi
Last recorded98,299 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 UTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,299 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,266 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,111 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 58,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,831 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 44,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 24,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,040 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 UTU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

YA06 UTU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is YA06 UTU safe to buy?

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