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YM06 BHW

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,571 mi
Last recorded95,571 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 BHW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 90,656 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 90,656 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,998 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,459 miles

sump corroded oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,459 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sump corroded oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 75,015 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,682 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,681 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,437 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,365 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,437 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,463 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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YM06 BHW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YM06 BHW, 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 YM06 BHW registered?

YM06 BHW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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