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YF06 EJU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 EJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,040 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

undertray held on with cable ties

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

rear trailing arm bushes starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,208 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,949 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,260 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,192 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,192 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF06 EJU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YF06 EJU, 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 YF06 EJU registered?

YF06 EJU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is YF06 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 EJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF06 EJU have outstanding finance?

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