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DA56 FFN

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,313 mi
Last recorded127,313 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 FFN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 127,313 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 9 Nov 2016 116,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 116,320 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,909 miles

Offside Front Lower WISHBONE BUSH PERISHING

Offside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 2 Dec 2014 96,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,302 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 85,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,212 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 71,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,483 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,844 miles

Front 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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DA56 FFN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA56 FFN, 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 DA56 FFN registered?

DA56 FFN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is DA56 FFN safe to buy?

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