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DU56 DWK

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,224 mi
Last recorded175,224 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DWK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 175,224 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill severely corroded, full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill severely corroded, full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 172,595 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2023 172,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2022 167,144 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 167,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 161,440 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 154,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 148,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 140,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm of tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2018 140,355 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm of tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 133,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing abnormally on its inner edge, also deteriorated due to age, 205-50-r17

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,618 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 119,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 112,266 miles

Rear tyres wearing/worn out of shape on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,034 miles

both rear tyres stepping heavily on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2013 95,945 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres stepping heavily on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,022 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM

Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,223 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in centre of tread

offside rear tyre cracking in centre of tread

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 DWK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black 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 DU56 DWK, 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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DU56 DWK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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