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AO06 BYC

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 133,952 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 133,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 122,621 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,551 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 106,023 miles

sill & floor to sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flex weak

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 May 2023 106,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flex weak

exhaust heat shield loose

sill & floor to sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 97,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe weak

exhaust heat shield loose

floor to sills rusty both sides

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber is deteriorated

exhaust is slightly deteriorated at front flex pipe

Fail 26 Aug 2021 91,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber is deteriorated

exhaust is slightly deteriorated at front flex pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads starting to get low

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2020 86,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads starting to get low

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,376 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 78,376 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,896 miles

Nearside wiper slight split on end

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both fronts (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 66,306 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,907 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,488 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,424 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,095 miles

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

n/s cv boot leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 30,004 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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AO06 BYC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO06 BYC, 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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AO06 BYC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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