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YY06 ZRC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,735 mi
Last recorded68,735 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,735 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,735 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,844 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 59,024 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 52,250 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 May 2014 52,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 46,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,372 miles

front number plate damaged but still secure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,321 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,951 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZRC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZRC, 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

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What year was YY06 ZRC registered?

YY06 ZRC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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