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DF06 DXM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 DXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 114,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,743 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 110,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 104,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 102,722 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower Sill Areas And Front Floor Outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Sill Areas And Front Floor Outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including Both Lower Suspension Arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower Sill Areas And Front Floor Outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Sill Areas And Front Floor Outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including Both Lower Suspension Arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,960 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underbody vehicle structure & all underbody components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,088 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 86,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 39,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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DF06 DXM 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 DF06 DXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF06 DXM registered?

DF06 DXM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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