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DG06 ETU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,782 mi
Last recorded30,782 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 ETU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,782 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear various suspension components corroding

parkbrake efficiency just met minimum limit (16%) at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2018 113,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear various suspension components corroding

parkbrake efficiency just met minimum limit (16%) at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,629 miles

BAD CORROSION TO UNDERBODY

CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL NECK PIPES CORRODED

REAR BOOT FLOOR AND CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 103,629 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BAD CORROSION TO UNDERBODY

CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL NECK PIPES CORRODED

REAR BOOT FLOOR AND CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,224 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 76,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,104 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,896 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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DG06 ETU 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 DG06 ETU, 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 DG06 ETU registered?

DG06 ETU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is DG06 ETU safe to buy?

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