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YC06 YBL

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,198 mi
Last recorded161,198 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 161,198 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Bracket on tail pipe corroded / snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush - Excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty and leaking fluid when filled (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape, 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape, 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop light not working / fitted

Engine misfire - Requires further investigation

Engine oil below minimum on dipstick, topped up for test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated / leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 2917, 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, On 2.8mm, DOT 0117, 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,095 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 152,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 141,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 141,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,480 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting showing wear (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 129,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting showing wear (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 115,649 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 115,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e m l light illuminated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 86,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,278 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,222 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing close to wear indicators,3mm

Fail 19 May 2010 68,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing close to wear indicators,3mm

Pass 26 May 2009 51,844 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 YBL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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