CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY06 ULV

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,833 mi
Last recorded71,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 71,833 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 71,833 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,144 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,447 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 65,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 62,947 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 62,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,971 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Wing mirror held on by tape but secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S Wing mirror held on by tape but secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 46,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,832 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,959 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY06 ULV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ULV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY06 ULV?

You can check the full history of YY06 ULV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY06 ULV registered?

YY06 ULV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is YY06 ULV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY06 ULV 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.

Does YY06 ULV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY06 ULV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.