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YC06 XYL

2006 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,780 mi
Last recorded64,780 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 XYL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,706 miles

Engine hunting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,705 miles

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

Engine hunting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,263 miles

EML on dash

Engine spluttering

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 54,260 miles

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

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

EML on dash

Engine spluttering

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,115 miles

EML On dash

Engine hunting

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 50,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML On dash

Engine hunting

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,357 miles

Brake pipe leaking at A.B.S.pump (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 40,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,812 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,312 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,728 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 XYL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC06 XYL registered?

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

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