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YA06 XTJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,434 mi
Last recorded85,434 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 XTJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,434 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,299 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 80,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 79,931 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative unsatisfactory repair, cover just glued down. obviously still blown/missing (7.1.5 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine undertray not correctly secure

Fail 19 Oct 2019 79,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine undertray not correctly secure

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose but secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Fail 13 Oct 2018 72,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlight misted over giving incorrect pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has been runflat causing a groove around the circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose but secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 64,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 57,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,055 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 50,986 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 43,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 39,160 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,683 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 21,766 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 21,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,836 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 XTJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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