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YM06 BKE

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,905 mi
Last recorded90,905 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,905 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded both

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,959 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,051 miles

Coolant level low

Front + rear both sides inner sills have corrosion on surface

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,051 miles

Coolant level low

Front + rear both sides inner sills have corrosion on surface

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,790 miles

Both sides Front + Rear inner sills corrosion on surface

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

coolant level low

Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both sides Front + Rear inner sills corrosion on surface

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

coolant level low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,044 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YM06 BKE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM06 BKE registered?

YM06 BKE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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