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YH06 YFA

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 122,734 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 122,734 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,971 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 118,971 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,139 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 115,139 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,192 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 111,192 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 107,091 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 107,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,858 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,357 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 98,319 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both tyres surface cracks

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,443 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,443 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,624 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 74,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,625 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 59,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,912 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,951 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 YFA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

YH06 YFA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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