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DU06 GYV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 GYV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,993 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 122,993 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,677 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 121,677 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 114,589 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 114,589 miles

Front coil spring broken o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,494 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 102,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 87,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,174 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 76,934 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 76,934 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 67,669 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 67,669 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 58,888 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 58,888 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 50,050 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,870 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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DU06 GYV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DU06 GYV, 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 DU06 GYV registered?

DU06 GYV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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