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YS06 BKA

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,656 mi
Last recorded120,656 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 BKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms, leading bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer and inner sills, rear of wheel arches corroded and weak

rear subframe /suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 117,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,546 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low but legal

some wear in rear subframe front bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,449 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,186 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 100,186 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,264 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,352 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracking in treaded area

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,054 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,112 miles

both front bottom arm back bushers wearing..

Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front bottom arm back bushers wearing..

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,146 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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YS06 BKA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YS06 BKA, 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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YS06 BKA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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