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DA06 DHV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,766 mi
Last recorded94,766 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 DHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 94,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion throughout

Fail 30 Jul 2026 94,756 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box hangar snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion throughout

Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,447 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout

Fail 2 Jul 2025 92,395 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,208 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 90,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,762 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,588 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,199 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,199 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,967 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,803 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,560 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 17,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DA06 DHV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 DA06 DHV, 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 DA06 DHV registered?

DA06 DHV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is DA06 DHV safe to buy?

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