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DY06 BWJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,774 mi
Last recorded180,774 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 BWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 180,774 miles

rear shock absorber bumpstop sleeves insecure

severe corrosion on all underside suspension and bodywork

Fail 14 Feb 2022 180,774 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 178,422 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 178,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 176,139 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 156,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 156,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,729 miles

Nearside and offside front bottom arm rear bushes started to deteriorate.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 116,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,606 miles

fog lamp inop on trailer socket

tow bar ball slightly obscuring no. plate

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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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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What year was DY06 BWJ registered?

DY06 BWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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