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DN55 SDV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 SDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 113,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 113,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,577 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 104,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer inop, fluid provided from ns jet

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner almost smooth distorting and heavily perished splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf,osf innser sills and floor nsr , osr inner sills and floor and rear subframe and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer inop, fluid provided from ns jet

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner almost smooth distorting and heavily perished splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf,osf innser sills and floor nsr , osr inner sills and floor and rear subframe and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,756 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to inner/outer sills. covers fitted

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2018 68,899 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, front to rear (sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,599 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,945 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,062 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 53,618 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 53,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,092 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,163 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 30,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,389 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,485 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 SDV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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