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YP06 MBV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,101 mi
Last recorded141,101 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 MBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 141,101 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover missing ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant bottle empty

Fail 9 Aug 2021 140,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear exhaust hangers defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover missing ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,237 miles

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

Gear box has oil leak

Nearside rear tyre wall perished

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 132,237 miles

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

Gear box has oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre wall perished

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 122,885 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 122,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,647 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,223 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,488 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,772 miles

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Wearing On inner Edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,387 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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YP06 MBV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP06 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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