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YS06 SWF

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,050 mi
Last recorded158,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 158,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle surface rust developing

Pass 3 Feb 2025 155,215 miles

Nearside slight panel damage

wielding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jan 2025 155,201 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 3 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside slight panel damage

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,616 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s outer and inner sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

panel damage to n/s & o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2023 150,049 miles

Nearside Front slight panel damage

Fail 6 Jan 2023 150,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill near inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill near wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight panel damage

Pass 30 Nov 2021 146,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,873 miles

surface rust developing on front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,905 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 139,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 136,148 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

panel damage to n/s

Fail 20 Oct 2018 136,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,082 miles

nearside bodywork damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,782 miles

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

nearside vehicle body damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2015 116,641 miles

nearside rear door and nearside front wing damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 107,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 100,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,918 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 88,918 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,550 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 SWF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

YS06 SWF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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