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DF06 DXO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,734 mi
Last recorded81,734 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 DXO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,734 miles

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Nov 2025 81,734 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box, front support bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,946 miles

Undertrays fitted. General underside corrosion.

Fail 15 Oct 2024 75,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 / 65 15 - Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted. General underside corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,225 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged. Undertrays fitted. General underside corrosion. Rear exhaust box internals detached.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 68,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Head lamp not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged. Undertrays fitted. General underside corrosion. Rear exhaust box internals detached.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted.under side slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray ,under side covered.sills part is covered.front ,rear suspensions ,exhaust ,under side slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 60,229 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray ,under side covered.sills part is covered.front ,rear suspensions ,exhaust ,under side slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 59,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 55,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 May 2019 55,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,953 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,572 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,463 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 DXO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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