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YC06 MYU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,344 mi
Last recorded111,344 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 MYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 May 2026 111,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Both sides inner & outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner & outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 98,970 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner/outer sills slight corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor plan slight corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 98,970 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner/outer sills slight corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor plan slight corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 92,358 miles

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

Inner and outer sill underbody sealed

Light corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch slight corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 92,358 miles

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

Inner and outer sill underbody sealed

Light corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch slight corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 92,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Corroded/Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Detached/Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Corroded/Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan Corroded & Weakened Under Seat Fixings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Legal Limit On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Legal Limit On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,386 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension parts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sills have corrosion (n/s and o/s)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension parts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,754 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,517 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 81,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front floor weak

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,348 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,419 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 68,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,108 miles

play in both front inner lower rear suspention arm bushes

Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,108 miles

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

play in both front inner lower rear suspention arm bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,041 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket brocken off

Pass 18 May 2016 49,758 miles

slight play in both front inner lower rear suspention bushes

Pass 5 May 2015 47,483 miles

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

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

front discs starting to corrode

under side of car starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2014 45,866 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 37,964 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 37,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,128 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 MYU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYU, 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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YC06 MYU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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