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DN55 ZDY

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,124 mi
Last recorded181,124 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 181,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heatshields loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 176,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

PAS pipe on steering rack misting oil

Rear axle, suspension arms corroded and bushes perishing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Slight engine oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 176,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

PAS pipe on steering rack misting oil

Rear axle, suspension arms corroded and bushes perishing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Slight engine oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 173,625 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 169,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 169,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 166,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,950 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Dec 2020 163,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2019 160,547 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sills (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 160,547 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sills (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 152,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 144,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,869 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger (7.1.1)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine sump pan heavily corroded A/C condensor corroded and weak

Oil leak ()

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 127,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 118,778 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken but system adequtely supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wiper blades smeering slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades smeering slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,326 miles

nearside front tyre on tread bars

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,480 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,804 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 ZDY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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