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YD06 MXZ

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 MXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 113,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 110,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 104,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,717 miles

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 1 Mar 2017 98,617 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)

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

o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,868 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp aims on lower limits

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2013 73,744 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,682 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)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 65,682 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,264 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)

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,263 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,880 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YD06 MXZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 YD06 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

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

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