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DF55 XAW

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,495 mi
Last recorded133,495 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 XAW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 133,495 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

boot floor corroded several places

corrosion showing in floor panels various places

corrosion showing in inner and outer sills

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamp washers not working

Pass 7 Dec 2022 127,843 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside inner/outer sills,floors,front strut mountings showing corrosion/corroded/on limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping+leaking on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective +second from rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake stiff/slightly poor

headlamp washers not working

n/s washer poor

o/s sill+boot floor corroded+holed oustside prescribed area

Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping/leaking on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective +exhaust showing some deterioration inc second from rear hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp washers not working

o/s sill corroded+holed outside prescribed area

wheelboxes,sills,floors,subframes+suspension components etc showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective +exhaust showing some deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp washers not working

wheelboxes,inner+outer sills,floors,rear subframe+suspension components etc showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 117,121 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective +exhaust showing some deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp washers not working

wheelboxes,inner+outer sills,floors,rear subframe+suspension components etc showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,558 miles

corrosion showing various places, inner and outer sills, floor panels, subframes etc

exhaust system showing deterioration

handbrake slightly stiff and performance poor

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,768 miles

both inner+outer sills,subframe,floors,suspension components,mountings,arches showing corrosion/corroded

handbrake stiff/slightly poor

n/s sill has a small hole outside prescribed area

rear exhaust mounting corroded/detached+others corroded/deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2018 105,768 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner+outer sills,subframe,floors,suspension components,mountings,arches showing corrosion/corroded

handbrake stiff/slightly poor

n/s sill has a small hole outside prescribed area

rear exhaust mounting corroded/detached+others corroded/deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,482 miles

handbrake slightly stiff/poor

underside inc :sills,floor pans,suspension components/mountings,arches showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 100,482 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

handbrake slightly stiff/poor

underside inc :sills,floor pans,suspension components/mountings,arches showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,322 miles

handbrake sriff/poor

rear tyre treadwear slightky uneven

underside inc sills showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake slightly poor

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

some corrosion showing underside

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion showing underside

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,160 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,898 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,898 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,858 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,477 miles

uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres on inner edges

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 XAW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DF55 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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