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YP06 MEU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,625 mi
Last recorded74,625 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 MEU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,625 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 71,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,942 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE SLITTING

Pass 22 May 2017 64,382 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 64,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 61,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,979 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 41,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,058 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 28,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,560 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 MEU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MEU, 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 YP06 MEU registered?

YP06 MEU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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The MOT history for YP06 MEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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