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YS06 SSX

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,708 mi
Last recorded108,708 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 SSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 108,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension and chassis rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,502 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,111 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 100,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Semi flat ()

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 99,035 miles

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

rear subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2021 99,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

rear subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,847 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 96,846 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

slight corrosion both rear inner sills andosr outer sill

Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,069 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slightly perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stonechip (8.3.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

nsr tyre worn un even across tread

Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,820 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stonechip (8.3.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

nsr tyre worn un even across tread

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis and suspension components light rust

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,763 miles

rear exhaust hanger heavily corrroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,584 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 66,531 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,060 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,142 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 SSX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS06 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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