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C9 DKR

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,424 mi
Last recorded137,424 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 DKR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 137,424 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear exhaust tailpipe

slight fading to headlight lens

slight movement to n/s track rod end

Pass 16 Oct 2023 131,320 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 117,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,507 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 111,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,337 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 101,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,261 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2018 90,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 77,768 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coolant fan not cutting in

Pass 17 May 2016 70,289 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 70,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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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C9 DKR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C9 DKR, 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 C9 DKR registered?

C9 DKR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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