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YB06 XUW

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 XUW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,817 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front floor sections corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front to rear

Fail 28 Jul 2020 116,817 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill/wheel arch corroded, Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front floor sections corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel well corroded

corrosion front to rear

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails,sills,undersills,closing panels and spring cups and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Jul 2019 107,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing has 1 x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails,sills,undersills,closing panels and spring cups and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,104 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded but is not blowing

nearside outer sill dented

Fail 1 Jul 2017 82,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle and rear exhaust corroded but is not blowing

nearside outer sill dented

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,330 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,225 miles

Oil leak

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 56,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,537 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly stepped inner sides.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slightly stepped inner side of tyre near side

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 XUW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB06 XUW, 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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YB06 XUW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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