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DN06 KHU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,722 mi
Last recorded107,722 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 KHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 107,722 miles

Body not fully secure under body corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Body not fully secure both sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 106,369 miles

Body not fully secure under body corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from oil sump

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,301 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 105,301 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,971 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front sump corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 103,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil Samp Rusted.

Under Seal Coated. Surface Rust Under The Vehicle .

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion at rear cross member/parts

Fail 10 Apr 2019 99,642 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure sopport broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working low beam (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion at rear cross member/parts

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,328 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken off (but still supported

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,328 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken off (but still supported

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,305 miles

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

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

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,790 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Mar 2016 91,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,793 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,599 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,866 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 56,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,371 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 31,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,686 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 KHU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DN06 KHU, 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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DN06 KHU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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