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DU56 DVL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,072 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

outer door sills corroded but covered with plastic trim

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,577 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,192 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,098 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,113 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,038 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,109 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn close and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,313 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,405 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

tyres slightly perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,066 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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DU56 DVL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DU56 DVL, 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 DU56 DVL registered?

DU56 DVL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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