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DY06 BXC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,282 mi
Last recorded119,282 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 119,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,102 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 111,102 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,417 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,426 miles

Offside Rear bump stop split

Front exhaust brackets corroded and wearing thin

Nearside Rear deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,476 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear bump stops perished + split

Rear tyres worn uneven inside edge

all tyres worn to 3mm

exhaust flexi damaged

exhaust system corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,651 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak slight mist of oil from corroded sump ()

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,085 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stops perished and splitting

sump pan corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,668 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 44,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,688 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 33,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 27,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,571 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 BXC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

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

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