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DU56 DZL

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,482 mi
Last recorded98,482 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 DZL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension arms,exhaust,inner sills,chassis,floor and exhaust corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 98,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension arms,exhaust,inner sills,chassis,floor and exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all areas.

Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,828 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear metal exhaust mounts broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective water contaminated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all areas.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,503 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL metal mountings broken and held with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 96,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective ALL metal mountings broken and held with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 95,553 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,106 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,480 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,580 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,063 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,737 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 DZL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

DU56 DZL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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