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DG06 JFX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,019 mi
Last recorded179,019 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 179,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 167,151 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 161,118 miles

Central heatshield damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 161,118 miles

Central heatshield damaged

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 145,878 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 145,878 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 130,961 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 130,961 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,442 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 118,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,333 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 105,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working fitted bulb free of charge (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 95,817 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 86,508 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,280 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,798 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 67,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,862 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 42,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JFX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

DG06 JFX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is DG06 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 JFX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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