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YM06 BHP

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,191 mi
Last recorded130,191 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 BHP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

sills covered in rubber strips

under vehicle corrosion all over, nothing deemed excessive

Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,168 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 118,128 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flore (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flore (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,728 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 101,710 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 101,529 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 90,933 miles

EXTERIOR SILL COVERS (PLASTIC) FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILL EDGES CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREADS STEPPED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 90,678 miles

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

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

EXTERIOR SILL COVERS (PLASTIC) FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILL EDGES CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREADS STEPPED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,048 miles

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

Offside & nearside rear brakes, binding slightly.

Offside rear brake pads worn.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 79,048 miles

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

Offside & nearside rear brakes, binding slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake pads worn.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,627 miles

NSR & OSR tyres are in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,343 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSR & OSR tyres are in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,035 miles

near side rear tyre showing minor cracks in casing

off side rear tyre showing minor cracks in casing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 43,033 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre showing minor cracks in casing

off side rear tyre showing minor cracks in casing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,495 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread (repairable)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YM06 BHP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YM06 BHP, 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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YM06 BHP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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