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YX06 UZM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,634 mi
Last recorded164,634 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 UZM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 164,634 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 26 Apr 2019 164,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 19 Apr 2018 158,066 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 158,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 147,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust pipe and box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,273 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 142,273 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 137,547 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 132,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 132,271 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 25 Apr 2013 123,106 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 122,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 112,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,985 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade end split

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 UZM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UZM, 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 YX06 UZM registered?

YX06 UZM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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