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DV56 OYM

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,305 mi
Last recorded180,305 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 OYM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 180,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings section behind bumper cover corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from abs module running down bulkhead corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leak (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front sidelight dim

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 172,645 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2016 172,645 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2015 156,060 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN

Pass 10 Oct 2014 143,029 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 143,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 131,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 131,496 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 121,889 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has been cleaned and there is no sign of leak at the time of inspection

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 121,885 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,882 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2011 111,877 miles

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

E M L.light on

both rear brake disc inner surfaces worn

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,318 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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DV56 OYM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV56 OYM, 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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DV56 OYM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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