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YC06 MPE

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,835 mi
Last recorded50,835 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 MPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 50,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet needs adjustment

Offside Front Wheel hub is corroded, not excessively

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 49,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 48,097 miles

brake pedal has soft spot

Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 45,361 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 45,360 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,365 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill corroded both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,365 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill corroded both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,546 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 38,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 12 Apr 2017 36,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,605 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 31,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,308 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,144 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,318 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 22,299 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,483 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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YC06 MPE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YC06 MPE, 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 YC06 MPE registered?

YC06 MPE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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