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DV56 UFX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,309 mi
Last recorded135,309 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 UFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 135,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 129,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 129,893 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,100 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,678 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,837 miles

Cut in inner sidewall offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No visible tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,920 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 71,920 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,448 miles

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

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

front brake discs slighty lipped

rear brakes binding / slight

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,895 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,736 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 UFX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV56 UFX, 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 UFX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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