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DY06 FEJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,149 mi
Last recorded125,149 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 FEJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 125,149 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 125,149 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

certre seat belt cut off at plug in

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill panel slight rusty/corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,473 miles

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

Nearside washer poor

Pass 11 Aug 2020 100,556 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 100,556 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,372 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,371 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,290 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Air intake breather hose/pipe disconnected.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From turbo. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,603 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 94,603 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,008 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,493 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,495 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 73,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,905 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 FEJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

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

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