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DE06 FUO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,608 mi
Last recorded159,608 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FUO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 159,608 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 159,608 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 143,230 miles

all suspension components corroded

ancillary driver belt perished

front brake pads close to excessively worn

nearside rear axle bush displaced not resulting in excessive movement

poor pattern to offside dipped beam

rear of nearside sill close to excessively corroded

subframe mountings corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 143,230 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit at front valance (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

all suspension components corroded

ancillary driver belt perished

front brake pads close to excessively worn

nearside rear axle bush displaced not resulting in excessive movement

poor pattern to offside dipped beam

rear of nearside sill close to excessively corroded

subframe mountings corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 107,896 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2015 99,251 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders,(stepped tread).

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders,(stepped tread).

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,246 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,397 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 56,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,459 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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DE06 FUO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE06 FUO, 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 DE06 FUO registered?

DE06 FUO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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