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YP06 DLY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 DLY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 99,943 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 94,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 94,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 83,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,721 miles

corrosion to inner sills floor pans suspension and subframes

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,815 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 50,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,505 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)

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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YP06 DLY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YP06 DLY, 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 YP06 DLY registered?

YP06 DLY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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