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DU06 UXL

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,574 mi
Last recorded89,574 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 UXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,574 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also General corrosion underneath of the vehicle overall (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 89,574 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also General corrosion underneath of the vehicle overall (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wing damaged / covered with tape

condensation in the offside headlamp / beam image ok at the time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2023 85,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of inner tread / almost through to the canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front wing damaged / covered with tape

condensation in the offside headlamp / beam image ok at the time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 75,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,236 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 64,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,234 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 56,233 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,539 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,012 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UXL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UXL, 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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DU06 UXL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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