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YT06 ZGS

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,986 mi
Last recorded100,986 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 ZGS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 100,986 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR COVER MISSING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,556 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 93,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2017 86,911 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 86,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,911 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 80,911 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,465 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 74,465 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam bothsides (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,486 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 67,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,760 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 45,974 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,166 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,025 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)

front reg plate cracked ok for test

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 ZGS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZGS, 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 ZGS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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