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YC06 VKU

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,268 mi
Last recorded142,268 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,268 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 142,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 127,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 127,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 120,906 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 120,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,365 miles

front disc pitted front pads low . covers on sills both sides . rear exhaust breaket rusted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,801 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 103,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,914 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,321 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,937 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,973 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 40,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,314 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,246 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 VKU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC06 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

YC06 VKU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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