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DY56 AOV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,125 mi
Last recorded83,125 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AOV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,125 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 83,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

petrol can leaking in boot

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,196 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,263 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,263 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AOV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DY56 AOV, 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 AOV registered?

DY56 AOV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is DY56 AOV safe to buy?

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