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DV06 GEU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,708 mi
Last recorded102,708 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside outer sill section front to rear has plastic cover fitted preventing full examination of outer sill condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside outer sill section front to rear has plastic cover fitted preventing full examination of outer sill condition

vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle - remedial action - underseal / waxoyl treatment

Fail 13 Mar 2020 102,708 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction items removed from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside outer sill section front to rear has plastic cover fitted preventing full examination of outer sill condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside outer sill section front to rear has plastic cover fitted preventing full examination of outer sill condition

vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle - remedial action - underseal / waxoyl treatment

Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,711 miles

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

Nearside outer sill has a full plastic cover fitted preventing examination of outer sill condition

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

Offside outer sill has a full plastic cover fitted preventing examination of outer sill condition

vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle - remedial action advised

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,615 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,296 miles

Both sub frames + suspension components corroded

Front discs corroded on faces

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill lips corroded

Various under body corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both sub frames + suspension components corroded

Front discs corroded on faces

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill lips corroded

Various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,607 miles

advise waxoyl vehicle underside

corrosion to vehicle underside

park brake requires firm application

Fail 20 Apr 2016 73,607 miles

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

advise waxoyl vehicle underside

corrosion to vehicle underside

park brake requires firm application

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,501 miles

Bottom edges of sills + parts of outer floor pan corroded

Front + rear subframes + suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,304 miles

o/s/r tyre showing age related cracks

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,893 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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DV06 GEU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV06 GEU, 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 DV06 GEU registered?

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

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