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YD06 LHG

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 LHG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,581 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills covered by plastic trim

Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,244 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 80,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen washer not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 54,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 49,688 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,562 miles

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

Front Tyres both sides worn low & perishing in treads

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,814 miles

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and cracks on on it (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 39,640 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,703 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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YD06 LHG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YD06 LHG, 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 YD06 LHG registered?

YD06 LHG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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