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DY06 UOV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,413 mi
Last recorded129,413 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,413 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corrroded

general corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,858 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,656 miles

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

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

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

both headlights slightly faded

general vehicle corrosion of age

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,931 miles

both rear headlights in poor condition

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,140 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,147 miles

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)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2014 60,146 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,838 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 14,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UOV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UOV, 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 UOV registered?

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

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