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YE06 RUR

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RUR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b oth front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 122,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b oth front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 ,,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 122,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust heatshields deteriorated and becoming detached

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 103,399 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15,,3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15,,3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,148 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES DETERIORATED & HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER & OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER & OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL AREA CORRODED ON BOTH SIDE BUT PLASTIC SILL COVERS PREVENT FURTHER INSPECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 99,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,260 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,430 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 92,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN THE TYRE

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN THE TYRE

Pass 21 Mar 2015 86,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,886 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,456 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,994 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,522 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 RUR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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