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YY06 NVD

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,842 mi
Last recorded150,842 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 NVD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 143,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 143,353 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box mount and axle mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,875 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,696 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,006 miles

205 / 50 / 17 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 121,006 miles

205 / 50 / 17 tyres fitted

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

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,171 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edges worn slightly

o/s/r tyre outer edges slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,307 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lift in both rear shock absorbers

Fail 12 Jun 2013 108,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lift in both rear shock absorbers

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,981 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

wipers not very good

Fail 14 Jun 2012 101,981 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 205/5017w

centre and rear exhaust corroded

wipers not very good

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,017 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 22 Jun 2011 98,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 12 Jun 2010 83,707 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,635 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 73,635 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NVD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NVD, 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 NVD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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