2006 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · YP06 DPN
2006 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 162,959 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP06 DPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 162,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP06 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda 3 (YP06 DPN) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YP06 DPN Mileage History
- 29/04/2023113,542 mi
- 17/04/2024120,945 mi+7,403 mi
- 24/04/2025139,404 mi+18,459 mi
- 24/04/2025139,404 mi
- 14/05/2026162,959 mi+23,555 mi
Average of roughly 16,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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