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YM06 BJY

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,504 mi
Last recorded150,504 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 150,504 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 129,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 109,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,556 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Jan 2021 90,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,287 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,183 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,999 miles

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

traction control light iluminating on dash board

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 13,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,041 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 BJY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

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

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