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YY06 DNF

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

194,875 mi
Last recorded194,875 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 DNF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 194,875 miles

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

Heavy underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both sill repairs covered in underseal, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 194,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Boot floor welds missing from repair plate (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill section repair plate spotted welded and welds missing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill section repair plate spot welded and welds missing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Heavy underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 190,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 190,319 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced b pillar (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill been repaired heavily under seal

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 183,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body repair to o/s/r of a poor standard and welding just meets MOT criteria

nearside outer sill at rear weak & corroded

offside rear tyre showing wear to inner edge

outer sill covers fitted so unable to fully inspect condition

Fail 8 Mar 2021 183,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill at rear weak & corroded

offside rear tyre showing wear to inner edge

outer sill covers fitted so unable to fully inspect condition

Pass 7 Mar 2020 177,333 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front flexy section deteriorated

Nearside rear shockabsorber shield insecure

Offside rear tyre showing wear & deterioration to inner edge

Outer sill covers fitted so unable to check condition

Pass 1 Mar 2019 165,139 miles

Carried out temporary repair to exhaust system

Nearside Front Head lamp poor condition beam pattern just visible

Offside Front headlamp poor condition beam pattern just visible

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

Offside Rear Slight movement in roll bar link

Pass 15 Mar 2018 157,222 miles

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

Rear Heavily corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 157,030 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 149,369 miles

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

Light scratches to screen

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 149,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Light scratches to screen

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

Nearside washer jets misaligned

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 144,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 139,957 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 127,261 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 127,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 107,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,680 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 72,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,796 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 DNF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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