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YB06 MHE

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,235 mi
Last recorded150,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 MHE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 150,235 miles

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

surface corrosion throughout to underside

Pass 17 Jun 2016 127,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 112,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 112,799 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2014 83,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,566 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,850 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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YB06 MHE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB06 MHE, 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 YB06 MHE registered?

YB06 MHE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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