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YX06 OED

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OED
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 132,055 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources adrift (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 132,055 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources adrift (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,820 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 113,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,371 miles

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

Nearside Slight corrosion sill / flange area.

Offside Slight corrosion sill/ flange area.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 108,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Slight corrosion sill / flange area.

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

Offside Slight corrosion sill/ flange area.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,506 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Mar 2019 99,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,973 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 80,973 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,485 miles

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

two child seats fitted to rear

Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,485 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

two child seats fitted to rear

Fail 5 Mar 2015 61,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,878 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,878 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,518 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,135 miles

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

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

slight binding on offside front brake

Fail 7 Mar 2011 35,135 miles

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

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

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

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,083 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,976 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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YX06 OED is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YX06 OED, 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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YX06 OED is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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