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DV06 UWK

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,809 mi
Last recorded134,809 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 UWK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 134,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to brake servo

corrosion to rear suspension and subframe

surface corrosion to under side

Fail 6 Mar 2023 134,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to brake servo

corrosion to rear suspension and subframe

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 124,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,612 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 115,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Offside Rear tyre perished advise to replace

Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working new bulb fitted glb501 (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Offside Rear tyre perished advise to replace

Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 discs heavy pitting inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,613 miles

Both front inner brake disc faces heavily corroded

Offside rear outer brake disc face corroding

Rearmost metal exhaust support almost corroded through

Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking under corner bumper (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Both front inner brake disc faces heavily corroded

Offside rear outer brake disc face corroding

Rearmost metal exhaust support almost corroded through

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,782 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2014 74,500 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 69,281 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,229 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,606 miles

Front tyres look under inflated.

Light on dash.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

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

Slight damege to nearside mirror.

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 UWK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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