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DN06 XMC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 XMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,905 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke levels (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt buckle already unplug upon arrival ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres on 3mm and scrubbed

exhaust back box hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

inner sills corroded o/s and n/s

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear sub-frame and surrounding suspension corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,405 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported repair/ replace asap

all major suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

rear parking brake only just met 16% efficiency requires further attention

Fail 7 Aug 2017 95,121 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported repair/ replace asap

all major suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,841 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

exhaust rear hanger corroded and snapped

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge. advise replacement

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge. advise replacement

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge. advise replacement

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge. advise replacement

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,592 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)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2014 76,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,396 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)

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f door check strap de-tached

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped

rear suspension components beginning to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,582 miles

airbag warinng light on

Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

airbag warinng light on

both front tyres on limits and wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,174 miles

light scratch on offside of windscreen,

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,315 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 24,304 miles

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

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 XMC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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