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DG06 SNU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 SNU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 135,680 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o-s & n-s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side mirror covered with sticky tape

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear sills/wheel arches corroded

Rear under body & suspension components corroded

Fail 20 May 2022 135,680 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high o-s & n-s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o-s & n-s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side mirror covered with sticky tape

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear sills/wheel arches corroded

Rear under body & suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 122,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 109,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 98,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,317 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,879 miles

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

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

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,811 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,601 miles

All under Body slightly corroded

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 57,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,226 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,270 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 SNU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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