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YT06 ZFX

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,675 mi
Last recorded135,675 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 ZFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 135,675 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 135,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,416 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 119,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,052 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 106,052 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 91,043 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,557 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,025 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,380 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 ZFX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YT06 ZFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT06 ZFX registered?

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

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