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YT06 ZGE

2006 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,743 mi
Last recorded150,743 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 ZGE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 150,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 134,263 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 119,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 119,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,173 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 108,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,677 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 95,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

tyre pressures low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,794 miles

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

smoke inspection only just passed

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,482 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 ZGE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YT06 ZGE, 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 YT06 ZGE registered?

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

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