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DE56 DYS

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

220,033 mi
Last recorded220,033 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 DYS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 220,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 203,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 185,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 177,189 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 162,438 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 162,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2020 148,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body has some corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 148,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,346 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 135,346 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,284 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 108,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very slight leak from crack under clip (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm Approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 96,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,490 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,144 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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DE56 DYS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE56 DYS, 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 DE56 DYS registered?

DE56 DYS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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