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DE06 SSV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 SSV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 147,066 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 131,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNEREDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 131,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNEREDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to suspension components and under body areas

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,889 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,381 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 99,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,736 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,449 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 5,443 miles

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 SSV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE06 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

DE06 SSV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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