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YY06 OBP

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,737 mi
Last recorded140,737 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 OBP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 140,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 136,176 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

front & rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 136,174 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 136,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,813 miles

rear tyres low and wearing on edges

sills slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,950 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,215 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,978 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 OBP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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