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DA55 LKD

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 LKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Both side front inner sills corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Both side rear inner sills corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 99,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Both side front inner sills corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Both side rear inner sills corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper loose however not likely to become detached

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,296 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underisde of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,151 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,105 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,615 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,571 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,762 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,120 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,594 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,786 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 29,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,197 miles

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

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

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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DA55 LKD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA55 LKD, 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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DA55 LKD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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