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DN55 SDU

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,922 mi
Last recorded122,922 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 SDU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,922 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

lots of under body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,981 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 121,975 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Jacking point/outer sill detached (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,477 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 110,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,329 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,328 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/R Droplink Knocking (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Bush Deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken O/S/R Coil Spring Broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,463 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,584 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 91,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,619 miles

o/s/r tyre at 1.6-2mm

Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,690 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 SDU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SDU, 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 DN55 SDU registered?

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

Is DN55 SDU safe to buy?

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