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YY06 ZRF

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,909 mi
Last recorded89,909 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 ZRF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,909 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from engine when being reved

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,155 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2011 73,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,814 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 ZRF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

YY06 ZRF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 August 2006.

Is YY06 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY06 ZRF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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