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YY06 ULW

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,675 mi
Last recorded117,675 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 ULW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,675 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

engine warning lamp on

under body corroded in places

Fail 29 Mar 2019 117,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

engine warning lamp on

under body corroded in places

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2018 109,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,080 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,080 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 65,634 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 65,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,853 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,562 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,068 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 ULW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

YY06 ULW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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