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YG06 RVU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,146 mi
Last recorded108,146 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 RVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 108,146 miles

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 108,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,277 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,265 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 95,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,286 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 815,621 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,562 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,007 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,792 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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YG06 RVU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YG06 RVU, 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 YG06 RVU registered?

YG06 RVU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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