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DY06 UPN

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,429 mi
Last recorded106,429 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,429 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 106,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 91,998 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,650 miles

near side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,554 miles

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

near side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,372 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,523 miles

NEAR/SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED.

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 UPN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UPN, 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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DY06 UPN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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