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YY06 FFT

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,616 miles

Nearside 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 n/s/r sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 95,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,124 miles

both sills have plastic covers on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,269 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Inner rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Inner rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose One nut was just holding on by two threads. Nut re-torqued. (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,044 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,044 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,361 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,260 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 FFT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

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

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