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YS06 SSV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 SSV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 121,678 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 121,678 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,330 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 100,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,062 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 87,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,754 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 58,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,299 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,044 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 SSV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSV, 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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What year was YS06 SSV registered?

YS06 SSV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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