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YD06 RDM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,858 mi
Last recorded67,858 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 67,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,585 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

repairs covered with under seal

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2024 60,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 58,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 58,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner edge seperating (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 55,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 52,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Pass 13 Jun 2020 51,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower PARKING PERMIT IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 3 May 2019 48,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Pass 4 May 2018 44,686 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 44,686 miles

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

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2017 42,388 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Central Front under tray insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Rear both n/s & o/s shocker bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 42,388 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Central Front under tray insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Rear both n/s & o/s shocker bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,630 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 May 2015 34,939 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 34,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 30,629 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 26,104 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 21,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,651 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 RDM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RDM, 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 RDM registered?

YD06 RDM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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