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YA06 XTL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,163 mi
Last recorded148,163 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 148,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

unable to check emmissions due to exhaust broke in sections

Pass 15 Aug 2015 147,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 147,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 147,361 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 145,364 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 145,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 141,970 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 138,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 126,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 94,760 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 XTL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

YA06 XTL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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