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YY06 ULZ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,567 mi
Last recorded58,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 ULZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 58,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 54,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2024 53,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 48,085 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2021 48,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,932 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,085 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 42,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,864 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,808 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,285 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,588 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 ULZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

YY06 ULZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YY06 ULZ 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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