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YE06 NMK

2006 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,647 mi
Last recorded142,647 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 NMK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 142,647 miles

vehicle getting corroded in general underneath

Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 133,459 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 133,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,369 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

child seat fittednot allowing full inspection of seat belt

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2015 122,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

child seat fittednot allowing full inspection of seat belt

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 119,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 119,403 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 116,340 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 116,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,108 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 110,108 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 103,647 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,419 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,251 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 68,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 NMK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YE06 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

YE06 NMK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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