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DG06 WVV

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 144,084 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 141,920 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 141,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,508 miles

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,659 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small cut in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,659 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small cut in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,670 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,034 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,750 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 WVV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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