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DN06 KVU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,033 mi
Last recorded111,033 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 111,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer seal both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear disc rusted both side

Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,510 miles

Both front to rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Poor headlight beam patterns

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides upper chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 106,363 miles

Corrosion to near side & offside inner sills

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Poor headlight beam patterns

Fail 19 Jun 2024 106,363 miles

Corrosion to near side & offside inner sills

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Poor headlight beam patterns

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 105,428 miles

Both headlight beam patterns poor

Corrosion to both outer and inner sills

Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,716 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Poor headlight beam patterns

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,171 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 103,898 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,152 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush ,slight movement

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,808 miles

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

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,347 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread area

Fail 12 Apr 2017 98,347 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread area

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,991 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,991 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,144 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 63,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,792 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner & outer walls

Pass 4 May 2010 29,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,114 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 KVU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 DN06 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

DN06 KVU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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