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DF06 DXR

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,653 mi
Last recorded134,653 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 DXR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 134,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 126,717 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 126,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 119,155 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 119,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil requires top up.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 28 May 2015 108,051 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 99,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2014 99,039 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 87,983 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 81,158 miles

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

engine managment lamp displayed

light rust underbody

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,158 miles

engine managment lamp displayed

light rust underbody

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,352 miles

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing slightly on edges

N/S/F Wiper blade end torn, but still clearing screen

Fail 27 Jul 2011 72,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing slightly on edges

N/S/F Wiper blade end torn, but still clearing screen

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,176 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,339 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 DXR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DXR, 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 DF06 DXR registered?

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

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