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YL06 OEU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,709 mi
Last recorded114,709 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 OEU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 114,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

both rear tyre's on 3mm

o/s/r number plate light inop

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

eml on

Fail 14 Sep 2017 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

eml on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,501 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,061 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 81,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 76,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,239 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,194 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,629 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 OEU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YL06 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

YL06 OEU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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