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YY06 AOH

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,256 mi
Last recorded128,256 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 AOH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,256 miles

under body, suspension, sills corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 128,256 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

under body, suspension, sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,347 miles

Front under trays fitted

Inner sill corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower sill damaged

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 91,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower sill damaged

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 89,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 85,725 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 85,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,052 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,697 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,932 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 63,931 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,476 miles

Offside Rear Child seat in place.. Fault starter inhibitor switch?

Fail 3 Jul 2015 50,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,898 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 23,836 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,743 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,738 miles

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

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

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 AOH is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YY06 AOH, 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 YY06 AOH registered?

YY06 AOH is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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