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YP06 DPN

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,404 mi
Last recorded139,404 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 DPN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 139,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer on limit 1.5-2mm advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both advise clean up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside trailing arms bushes lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear general surface corrosion heavy in places subframe and suspension arms and coil springs ( bushes slight deterioration)

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner rear sills ( outer trims fitted ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

windscreen scratched

Fail 24 Apr 2025 139,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer on limit 1.5-2mm advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both advise clean up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside trailing arms bushes lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear general surface corrosion heavy in places subframe and suspension arms and coil springs ( bushes slight deterioration)

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner rear sills ( outer trims fitted ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Apr 2024 120,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 113,542 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 113,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,180 miles

GENERAL LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 71,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to sills (both sides)

Fail 11 Feb 2019 62,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to sills (both sides)

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,399 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,500 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 37,684 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,048 miles

Nearside 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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YP06 DPN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YP06 DPN, 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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YP06 DPN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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