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DF55 LHU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,379 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 97,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 82,240 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 82,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 78,417 miles

Both rear tyres cracking!

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges!

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres cracking on the shoulder area, also sidewalls perishing!

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges!

Front tyres wearing unevenly!

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre has cuts to the tread!

Parts of the exhaust system corroded!

Rear axle area corroded!

Vehicle chassis and sills corroded!

Fail 5 May 2018 78,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing unevenly!

Fuel filler neck corroded

Both rear tyres cracking!

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges!

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres cracking on the shoulder area, also sidewalls perishing!

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges!

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre has cuts to the tread!

Parts of the exhaust system corroded!

Rear axle area corroded!

Vehicle chassis and sills corroded!

Pass 5 May 2017 70,182 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 14 May 2016 61,500 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 61,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 2 May 2015 53,043 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 46,410 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 May 2013 41,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 37,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,726 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 31,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 21,203 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,636 miles

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

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

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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DF55 LHU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF55 LHU, 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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DF55 LHU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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