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YE06 ELC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 ELC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 99,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,224 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge and sidewall cracking/deteriating

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge and sidewall cracking/deteriating

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 60,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,476 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,250 miles

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

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

traction conrol light on

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,881 miles

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)

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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YE06 ELC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE06 ELC, 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 YE06 ELC registered?

YE06 ELC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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