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YY06 DOU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,866 mi
Last recorded66,866 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,866 miles

front and rear suframes arms very rusty and carroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,866 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suframes arms very rusty and carroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,630 miles

under car carroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,630 miles

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

under car carroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,916 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,916 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,863 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 53,795 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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 27 Mar 2012 39,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,235 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,809 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 DOU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY06 DOU, 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 DOU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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