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YY06 ESF

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,520 mi
Last recorded123,520 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 ESF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,520 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 123,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 107,370 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,042 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 90,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,935 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,689 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 45,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 32,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ESF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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