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YE06 NOU

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,156 mi
Last recorded120,156 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 NOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 120,156 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 108,567 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 99,951 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 87,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,882 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracks to outer wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 69,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracks to outer wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,957 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,775 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 52,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 48,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 44,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,005 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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YE06 NOU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NOU, 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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YE06 NOU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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