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DY56 AOS

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,319 mi
Last recorded124,319 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AOS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,754 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 116,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,271 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 93,271 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,034 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,964 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,620 miles

wire mesh casing on front exhaust flexi-pipe broken.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,107 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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DY56 AOS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 DY56 AOS, 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 DY56 AOS registered?

DY56 AOS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DY56 AOS safe to buy?

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