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YY06 NVL

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,539 mi
Last recorded149,539 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 NVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 149,539 miles

both headlamps opaque

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure ityems

Pass 3 Jan 2020 134,354 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light came on then went off for test period investigate

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 2 Feb 2019 117,518 miles

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

plastic underpanels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

plastic underpanels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,274 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe, suspension & braking components surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 86,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe, suspension & braking components surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,553 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,497 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 24 Sep 2013 67,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,805 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,805 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,417 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,771 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,508 miles

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

Offside front tyre low on inner edge. (On 3mm in centre 3/4s)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre low on inner edge. (On 3mm in centre 3/4s)

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 NVL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

YY06 NVL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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