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YT06 KEJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,297 mi
Last recorded131,297 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 KEJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 131,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORROSION

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Mar 2024 116,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under car surface corrosion cover up under seal

Pass 10 Mar 2023 107,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all under car surface corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,371 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 67,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 53,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,641 miles

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 9 Mar 2012 41,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,646 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,783 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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YT06 KEJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YT06 KEJ, 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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YT06 KEJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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