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YK06 JHU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,242 mi
Last recorded96,242 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 JHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,242 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 96,242 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 95,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 93,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,631 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,390 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 84,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,327 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,344 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,522 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,887 miles

Front and rear discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,887 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2014 42,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,122 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,371 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 11,026 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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YK06 JHU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YK06 JHU, 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 YK06 JHU registered?

YK06 JHU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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