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DV55 VCD

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,666 mi
Last recorded107,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VCD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,666 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,186 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 97,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,694 miles

Front Both brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Both brake discs corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,422 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,214 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,674 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,613 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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DV55 VCD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV55 VCD, 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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DV55 VCD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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