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YY06 FNT

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,578 mi
Last recorded114,578 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 FNT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 114,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 114,248 miles

Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,075 miles

EML light on

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

both offside tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

EML light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both offside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,172 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes wearing thin.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,807 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,791 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,486 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 FNT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

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

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