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YH06 MVJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,536 mi
Last recorded86,536 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 MVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 86,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded-rear axle/suspension arms corroded-exhaust corroded-both front jacking points corroded-under vehicle/components corroded-fuel tank strap corroded-rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,039 miles

inner and outer sills corroded/weak-n s f tyre on limit-o s f link boot perished-exhaust and mountings corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated-front subframe corroded-rear axle corroded-front brake pads wearing low-

o s f shocker damp-rear brake discs slightly worn-parking brake passed on limit-

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,637 miles

under vehicle corroded-rear sub frame corroded-rear axle corroded-sills corroded-n/s/r tyre edges wearing low-o/s/f shocker damp-exhaust flexi deteriated-

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,110 miles

rear coil springs corroded- exaust corroded and slight leak- sills corroded- slight play front ball joints-

Pass 30 Nov 2019 65,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,088 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 60,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,872 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 54,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,645 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,833 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,005 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,348 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,098 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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YH06 MVJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH06 MVJ, 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 YH06 MVJ registered?

YH06 MVJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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