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YE06 YGD

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 YGD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 99,678 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 2 Dec 2024 96,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,714 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 93,343 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 93,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 89,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,042 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 84,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTHSIDES+INNER TREAD EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,503 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 63,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 55,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 47,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 28,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 YGD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YGD, 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 YGD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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