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DF06 FFE

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,605 mi
Last recorded158,605 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 158,605 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 158,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 158,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 157,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 154,206 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 154,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 148,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 145,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 139,073 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 139,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 128,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 121,303 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 121,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,004 miles

chassis corroding

exhaust system slightly corroded

front discs slightly lipped

n\s\r trailing arm bush perishing

sump corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,246 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)

both front brake disks slightly lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,420 miles

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

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

both front brake disks slightly lipped

both rear brake disaks slightly coroded and lipped

both rear tyres out of shape on inner

engine sump coroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,231 miles

Front tyres 3-4mm

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 15 Jul 2011 58,012 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,091 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 FFE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

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

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