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DU56 DZA

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,120 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 132,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 129,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 129,579 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,413 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 122,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure At rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,654 miles

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,756 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 107,655 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,527 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,521 miles

both front lower arm rear bushescracking/spliting.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arm rear bushescracking/spliting.

slight binding on n/s front brake front pads wearing thin.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,074 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to fail.

n/s rear tyre on 2mm. o/s rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre on 1.6mm legal limits.

o/s front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,261 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,011 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 DZA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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