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YX06 XWJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,157 mi
Last recorded125,157 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 XWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 125,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 121,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 53,381 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 116,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 108,814 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,802 miles

childseats fitted to rear seats

rear of inner door sills corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childseats fitted to rear seats

rear of inner door sills corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,290 miles

rear of inner door sills corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2016 82,290 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn bald on edges (underinflated)

rear of inner door sills corroding

Pass 15 May 2015 72,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 63,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2013 56,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2012 48,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads @ 4mm

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 XWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

YX06 XWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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