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YY06 OCE

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,017 mi
Last recorded68,017 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 OCE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 68,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 63,217 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 61,748 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 60,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 59,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn off badly on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,747 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,747 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 34,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,563 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,673 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 OCE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

YY06 OCE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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The MOT history for YY06 OCE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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