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YC06 XXP

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 XXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 66,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,762 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,760 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,024 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,122 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,851 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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,319 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,239 miles

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

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 XXP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

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

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