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YE06 RMO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,432 mi
Last recorded28,432 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RMO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 28,432 miles

Underside corroded various place not considered excessive

Pass 15 May 2024 24,805 miles

Underside corroded various place not considered excessive

Fail 15 May 2024 24,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside corroded various place not considered excessive

Pass 19 May 2023 22,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 20,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 19,729 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 19,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,389 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 19,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 18,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 18,419 miles

OS drop link top rubber split

Fail 21 May 2018 18,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OS drop link top rubber split

Pass 15 May 2017 17,918 miles

Engine management light on

Froint wishbone rear bushes perishing

Froint wishbone rear bushes perishing

Front brake ferrels rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,503 miles

OSR tyre has a nail in

Pass 29 May 2015 16,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 15,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 15,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2012 13,654 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 13,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 11,950 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 9,706 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 9,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 7,510 miles

windscreen has a scratch on the o/s in zone A but not affecting drivers view

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 RMO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RMO, 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 RMO registered?

YE06 RMO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is YE06 RMO safe to buy?

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