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YL06 GYW

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,873 mi
Last recorded80,873 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 GYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,873 miles

rear discs are pitted on the lips

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre is worn more on the inside edge and also worn close to the wear bars

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 74,501 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,278 miles

both front tyres are worn close to the wear bars and are also worn more on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2014 67,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are worn close to the wear bars and are also worn more on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,849 miles

Front tyres worn down at the edges but it is n ot considered to be primary tread

Front wipers split at the ends but still clear the screen

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,376 miles

Nearside rear tyre at 2mm tread depth (min 1.6mm)

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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YL06 GYW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL06 GYW, 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 YL06 GYW registered?

YL06 GYW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YL06 GYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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