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YH06 WCY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,192 mi
Last recorded99,192 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under ruching

Fail 1 Jun 2021 99,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under ruching

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,110 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s, n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 97,110 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s, n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,503 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 90,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s, n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 86,214 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2018 86,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os both (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working ns/os both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,712 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower vehicle has corrosion on inner sills and lower floor

Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower vehicle has corrosion on inner sills and lower floor

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,044 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2014 66,619 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,619 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,931 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,111 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 WCY 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 61.9%.

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

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