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DS06 UXC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,403 mi
Last recorded126,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 UXC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 126,403 miles

Surface rust starting to build on inner sills

Fail 24 Jul 2021 126,403 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at front of wishbone - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underneath spare tyre area - within 30cm of rear axle - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust starting to build on inner sills

Pass 21 Mar 2020 118,336 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush worn

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 110,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,416 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,904 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 88,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,837 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slight wear

Fail 29 Jan 2016 81,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slight wear

front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,780 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,744 miles

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

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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DS06 UXC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS06 UXC, 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 DS06 UXC registered?

DS06 UXC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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