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YB06 SEY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 SEY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,856 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel and passed on limits-front sub frame corroded-inner sills corroded-structure/chassis corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 95,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,343 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,267 miles

brake discs worn, slight corrosion under vehicle, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2018 74,522 miles

springs corroded, sills, floor and chasis legs corroded, all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

springs corroded, sills, floor and chasis legs corroded, all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,824 miles

EML illuminated, child seat fitted, all brake discs slightly worn, inner sills + floor area corroded, front pads wearing low

Fail 21 Nov 2017 69,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear (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 excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML illuminated, child seat fitted, all brake discs slightly worn, inner sills + floor area corroded, front pads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,491 miles

O/S Wiper blade split.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,314 miles

child seat fitted to osr seat. belt not tested

exhaust pipe cracking at weld upstream of silencer

movement in nsf lower arm rear bush

movement in osf lower arm rear bush

nsr tyre tread wearing low and scrubbing

offside wiper blade split

osr tyre tread wearing low and scrubbing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arms - rear bushes split

slight sutting on exhaust box

Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arms - rear bushes split

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads feel low

slight sutting on exhaust box

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

n/s/f tyre on 2 - 2.5mm and edges nearly bald

o/s/f tyre on 2.5 - 3mm and inner edge bald

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,212 miles

exhaust centre box cracking around weld joint

Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,570 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 SEY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

YB06 SEY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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