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DY06 UOW

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,500 mi
Last recorded142,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 142,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,601 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,574 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 70,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,885 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,255 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,070 miles

front wiper blades poor wipe

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,814 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 UOW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

DY06 UOW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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