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DG06 AAY

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,425 mi
Last recorded88,425 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 AAY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 88,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,291 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,654 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 80,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge/195/65/15

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/195/65/15

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damage

Pass 12 Feb 2022 73,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 73,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 68,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 65,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,754 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,787 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,479 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 33,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,724 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Feb 2009 18,687 miles

front brake pads are 60% worn

nail in nearside front tyre

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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DG06 AAY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG06 AAY, 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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DG06 AAY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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