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YM06 MDJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 102,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 102,397 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,256 miles

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

slight corrosion under car.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 100,256 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

slight corrosion under car.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,654 miles

Exhaust System rusted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under vehicle rusted all over

Pass 21 May 2015 94,043 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2015 94,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 86,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 77,137 miles

advise brake pipes greased up

Fail 15 May 2013 77,137 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise brake pipes greased up

Fail 13 May 2013 77,106 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,523 miles

Traction Control system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,108 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,304 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 MDJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

YM06 MDJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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