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DV55 VRZ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,322 mi
Last recorded130,322 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 130,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,075 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust mount broken at rear

rear tyre valve stems perished

Fail 8 Dec 2014 119,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust mount broken at rear

rear tyre valve stems perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,913 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,615 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,818 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,048 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 VRZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VRZ, 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 DV55 VRZ registered?

DV55 VRZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is DV55 VRZ safe to buy?

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