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DY56 AOW

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,839 mi
Last recorded128,839 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 128,839 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2016 121,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

high level light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,916 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,754 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 94,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 73,356 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AOW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 DY56 AOW, 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 AOW registered?

DY56 AOW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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