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DN06 TUW

2006 Mazda 3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 TUW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,323 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 104,323 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,758 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,433 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking badly within treads...

O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated...

Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,431 miles

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

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

Engine management light on during test...

O/S/R Tyre cracking badly within treads...

O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated...

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,636 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 85,632 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre cracking within treads...

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,631 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 77,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads 75% worn

Fail 30 May 2009 46,100 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE... O/S/F TYRE HEAVY WEAR INNER EDGE

body work damage to n/s/r

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 30 May 2009 46,100 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

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

STRONG ADVISE... O/S/F TYRE HEAVY WEAR INNER EDGE

body work damage to n/s/r

uneven wear to rear tyres

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 TUW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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