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DN55 NWC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 NWC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,623 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 67,662 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 67,661 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,158 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 58,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,382 miles

Bottom of offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank filler neck breather pipe corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body of vehicle slightly corroded in all areas

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside worse than nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Upper section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck and breather ()

Rear mounting on exhaust corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,910 miles

Body and under body showing signs of age

Both rear tyres cracking

Fuel tank filler neck and breather pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen slightly marked

Pass 23 Jan 2019 52,361 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,446 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner section of tread and both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

Vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,516 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement of both front and rear pads before next MOT test (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres slightly worn on inner sections of tread

Nearside washer jet aim requires adjustment but still providing sufficient fluid

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,218 miles

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

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

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,954 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,430 miles

Support bracket corroded on rear silencer.

Underbody would benefit from waxoyl to help prevent corrosion.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,700 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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DN55 NWC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN55 NWC, 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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DN55 NWC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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