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YP06 MEV

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,587 mi
Last recorded113,587 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 MEV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Where arch and sill meet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 101,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at the rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at the rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Where sill and arch meet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Where arch and sill meet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,587 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 64,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 56,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/Cracking in treads and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/Cracking in treads and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rear-most bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre valve stem perished and split.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rear-most bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre valve stem perished and split.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rear-most bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre valve stem perished and split.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rear-most bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre valve stem perished and split.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 48,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill accident damage (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 45,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 41,055 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 37,082 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 32,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

accident damage n/s of car

Pass 21 May 2013 32,940 miles

accident damage n/s of car

Pass 11 May 2012 28,084 miles

Both front tyres 2.5-3mm - wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 23 May 2011 22,945 miles

accident damage n/s/f & o/s/r

Fail 28 May 2010 17,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 17,250 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 12,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 12,068 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 MEV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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