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DE56 RNV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,673 mi
Last recorded115,673 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RNV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,673 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency close to minimum required

Fail 17 Jan 2023 115,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,768 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 7 Dec 2021 108,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,987 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,011 miles

found: nearside & offside rear parking brake quite low performance.

front headlight lens glazed up.

nearside & offside rear tyres 3.mm tread depth & worn on inner tread section (bold)

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,626 miles

rear tyres Worn On inner Edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 102,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres Worn On inner Edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,275 miles

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished & some movement.

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges

note: warning light on dash.

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,280 miles

front & rear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,197 miles

Both front disc has a corroded lip

Both front pads are wearing thin

Both rear disc are corroded

Both rear pads are wearing thin

Front wipers are smearing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,759 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 88,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,923 miles

center stop light

Fail 15 Nov 2012 86,923 miles

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

center stop light

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,089 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,079 miles

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

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

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

center rear seat belt has a cut which has not significantly weakened the webbing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,223 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,735 miles

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

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 RNV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE56 RNV, 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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DE56 RNV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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