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YE06 YOT

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 129,606 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 120,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 120,916 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 113,536 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 113,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,721 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,111 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 83,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,418 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

brake pads allround getting low

Fail 11 Jul 2013 71,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

brake pads allround getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,281 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes weak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,854 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,333 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,444 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 YOT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

YE06 YOT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YE06 YOT safe to buy?

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