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DN56 EHT

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,335 mi
Last recorded87,335 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 EHT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,335 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no coolant in expansion bottle

Fail 11 Jan 2023 77,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

dent in nearside sill

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 64,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,454 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,000 miles

EML (engine management light) is on

Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,000 miles

EML (engine management light) is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 52,318 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,950 miles

EML on

Fail 10 Dec 2015 45,950 miles

EML on

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,959 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,401 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,626 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 31,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,699 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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DN56 EHT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DN56 EHT, 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 DN56 EHT registered?

DN56 EHT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is DN56 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 EHT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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