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DY06 BXB

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,176 mi
Last recorded167,176 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 BXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,176 miles

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 157,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 148,181 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror outer casing damage

Offside Front dip beam dim

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 143,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover has split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm/2mm bald inner edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror outer casing damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front dip beam dim

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 125,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side mirror outer casing missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dip beam dim

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side mirror outer casing missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dip beam dim

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,777 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,993 miles

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

Rear Registration plate cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2018 86,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,939 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,148 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,738 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 20,725 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,428 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,499 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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DY06 BXB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY06 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

DY06 BXB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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