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YE06 RMZ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,972 mi
Last recorded104,972 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,972 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 104,972 miles

Braking system leaking Servo hose (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,216 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,474 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,754 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 45,673 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,360 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,647 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 RMZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

YE06 RMZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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