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DN06 DZC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,616 mi
Last recorded116,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 DZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,616 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside door mirror loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Jul 2021 116,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside door mirror loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2020 113,098 miles

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

floor & sill sections showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2020 113,094 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken at rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,888 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 107,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,458 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 95,458 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,664 miles

Rear offside alloy wheel buckled

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,081 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 66,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 47,956 miles

Both front discs inner surfaces showing signs of corrosion

Center exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,956 miles

Both front discs inner surfaces showing signs of corrosion

Center exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,580 miles

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,311 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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DN06 DZC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN06 DZC, 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 DN06 DZC registered?

DN06 DZC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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