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DF06 AHD

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,905 mi
Last recorded127,905 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 AHD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 127,905 miles

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

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 121,788 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 121,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,924 miles

Rear subframe corroded

o/s/r n/s/r outer wings corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,137 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2022 112,127 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,371 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS AND OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 105,247 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower (5.3.2 (c))

most rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also deteriorated on inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

most rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

some under body corrosion to nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded & hanging brackets

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded & hanging brackets

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,100 miles

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

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

exhaust hanging brackets corroded

stone chip in windscreen

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,953 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

air leak on manifold and e m l on

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,953 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

air leak on manifold and e m l on

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,307 miles

advise slight binding from n/s front sewrvice brake

advise surface corrosion to inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,133 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,430 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,643 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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DF06 AHD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DF06 AHD, 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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DF06 AHD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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