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YC06 VZE

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,894 mi
Last recorded185,894 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VZE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 185,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side rear and near side front ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil sump corroded

vehicle has surafce rust under body

Pass 5 Oct 2018 175,292 miles

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

vehicle has surface rust under body

Pass 12 Sep 2017 163,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2016 152,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

under vehicle surface rust

Pass 2 Sep 2015 139,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside & offside inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,780 miles

n/s/f wing impact damage

Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,085 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,548 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 VZE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

YC06 VZE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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