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DF06 DYA

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,269 mi
Last recorded163,269 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 163,269 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 163,269 miles

Offside Rear 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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 147,132 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 147,132 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 128,545 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 128,545 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,933 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,786 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,694 miles

ESP light displayed on dash

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,519 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 33,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,002 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 DYA 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 71.4%.

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 DYA, 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 DYA registered?

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

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