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DV06 MDJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,929 mi
Last recorded88,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 MDJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2024 88,929 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated No Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Pan Corroded Through & Jacking Point Area Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Close 2mm Approx, Perished & Cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Heat Shield Loose Around Fuel Tank

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges 205/50/17 WXL (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion to subframes and suspension components.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,938 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 80,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,776 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2019 77,776 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,655 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 74,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,826 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers worn slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,277 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 67,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,440 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 62,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,616 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 53,616 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,386 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,326 miles

n/s/r tyre low edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,754 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 MDJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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