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DF06 DXV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,327 mi
Last recorded148,327 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 148,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear heat shield insecure

coolant low

oil leak

under the body rear axle components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 148,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear heat shield insecure

coolant low

oil leak

under the body rear axle components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 132,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,455 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished in treads

Pass 16 Jan 2016 105,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,672 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 78,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,378 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,268 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,232 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,513 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 DXV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

DF06 DXV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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