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YF06 MKL

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,673 mi
Last recorded76,673 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 MKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit o/side (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre split between tread

Oil leak

Rear suspension componets corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres show sidewall repair [not recomended]

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 69,822 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both n/s tyres have had 2 side wall repairs [ not recommended]

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in n/s/r tyre

O/S/F Tyre split between tread

Oil leak

Rear suspension componets corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,411 miles

front brake pads near limit

Pass 25 May 2011 39,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,833 miles

all tyres low

Pass 13 May 2009 24,682 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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YF06 MKL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

YF06 MKL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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