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DG56 JYU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

213,299 mi
Last recorded213,299 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 JYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 213,299 miles

All discs and pads getting low

Exhaust leak

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

Sills corroded

Underbody and components covered with underseal

Pass 31 Aug 2024 203,803 miles

All repairs areas covered with underseal spray

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all under the body corroded

sill cover fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2024 203,799 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all under the body corroded

sill cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 198,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 185,820 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 185,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 172,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 160,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 147,938 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 147,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,056 miles

headlights tarnishing

Fail 13 Aug 2018 131,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights tarnishing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,517 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 118,516 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,124 miles

front tyres close to limit inner edges

front wishbones rear bushes splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inboard brake pad close to minimum thickness

Nearside Rear inboard brake pad close to minimum thickness

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 of 2 (2.4.G.2)

only just passed parking brake efficiency test 19%

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,091 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to see inboard brake pads

Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to see inboard brake pads

Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,942 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 20 Aug 2012 52,765 miles

front tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,521 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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DG56 JYU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DG56 JYU, 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 DG56 JYU registered?

DG56 JYU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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