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DY06 BXF

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,948 mi
Last recorded158,948 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 BXF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 158,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 149,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 138,572 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear sub frame and componants

Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

eml on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2014 114,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,885 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 98,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,769 miles

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

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

Advise Engine has a slight miss-fire.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to o/s/f door mirror

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,756 miles

Advise front disc pads low.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,828 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 BXF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

DY06 BXF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is DY06 BXF safe to buy?

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