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DY06 VLO

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 VLO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2011 92,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,010 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,229 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to wear bars and splitting across tread

Fail 6 Apr 2010 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn to wear bars and splitting across tread

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre bald inside edge and worn to wear bars.

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Rear shockabsorbers weak and dust covers adrift broken

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 VLO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

DY06 VLO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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