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DV06 GEJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,085 mi
Last recorded83,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 GEJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion all underneath car

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front floor corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front floor corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,546 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 79,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Cut In Tyre But Not Down To Cords

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,800 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central Tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,682 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,336 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall, no cord shown at time of test.

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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DV06 GEJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV06 GEJ, 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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DV06 GEJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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