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DN56 MTJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,691 mi
Last recorded86,691 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 MTJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,691 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,129 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s out of shape on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various under body suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,100 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s and o/s out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,560 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,238 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle and inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,135 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle and inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,120 miles

Under vehicle and various front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,333 miles

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

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 62,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,796 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,126 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,478 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,297 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 31,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,824 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 28,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 24,980 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,980 miles

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

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 MTJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 DN56 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

DN56 MTJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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