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YG06 UHL

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 UHL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 104,996 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 100,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 100,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 93,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,865 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 73,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,412 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 68,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,437 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,438 miles

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

front number plate sligtley marked

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 UHL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG06 UHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG06 UHL registered?

YG06 UHL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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