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YD06 PBU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,284 mi
Last recorded92,284 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,284 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 92,284 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,461 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,399 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R door damaged

Oil residue around oil filter (Possible leak)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,140 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 67,749 miles

Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 67,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,592 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 62,592 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 60,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,005 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 55,556 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,019 miles

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 slight tear

Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,499 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 46,782 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,782 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,623 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 30,373 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PBU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YD06 PBU, 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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YD06 PBU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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