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YY06 MLX

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,889 mi
Last recorded157,889 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 MLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 157,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 136,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension trailing arm anchor bush bonding is deteriorating slightly.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 129,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light wont go out. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Engine oil low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension trailing arm anchor bush bonding is deteriorating slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,176 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 113,644 miles

engine management lamp on dash illuminated

nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2016 113,526 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on dash illuminated

nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,346 miles

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

passenger rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,016 miles

damage to the o/s/r wing

slight oil leak on the sump

damage to the n/s/f door mirror

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 May 2012 83,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

damage to the n/s/f door mirror

damage to the o/s/r wing

slight oil leak on the sump

Pass 27 May 2011 72,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,832 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MLX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red 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 MLX, 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 MLX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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