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YY06 AOD

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,452 mi
Last recorded118,452 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 AOD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,452 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear subframes corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to test for corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,067 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 104,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,232 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Body has slight corrosion footwell area both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1x ()

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 97,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Body has slight corrosion footwell area both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1x ()

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,634 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,531 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,134 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,949 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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YY06 AOD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY06 AOD, 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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YY06 AOD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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