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DN06 LHJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,809 mi
Last recorded50,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 LHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,809 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2017 50,809 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,617 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Jun 2016 46,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,517 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 exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 29 Jun 2015 42,344 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 33,934 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,162 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on shoulders. 3 mm tread remaining,

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,539 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,378 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 LHJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

DN06 LHJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is DN06 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN06 LHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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