MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear shock absorber bumpstop sleeves insecure
severe corrosion on all underside suspension and bodywork
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
rear shock absorber bumpstop sleeves insecure
severe corrosion on all underside suspension and bodywork
Both headlamp lens frosting slightly affecting beam image
Coil spring corroded Both front upper rungs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear sill repairs are covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
N/S drive shaft oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Trims on outer sills preventing inspection
rear underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both headlamp lens frosting slightly affecting beam image
Coil spring corroded Both front upper rungs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
N/S drive shaft oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Trims on outer sills preventing inspection
rear underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Nearside and offside front bottom arm rear bushes started to deteriorate.
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
o/s headlight fixings broken but headlight still secure
tow bar neck not fitted at time of test and electrics secured behind bumper
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s headlight fixings broken but headlight still secure
tow bar neck not fitted at time of test and electrics secured behind bumper
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
n/s front lower arm rear bush deteriorated
o/s front tyre 2/3mm and worn on inner edge
rear brake pads worn low
rear no. plate slightly obscured by tow bar
fog lamp inop on trailer socket
tow bar ball slightly obscuring no. plate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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DY06 BWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 DY06 BWJ, 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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DY06 BWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2006.
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