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DY56 AXV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,814 mi
Last recorded180,814 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AXV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 180,814 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump is corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 173,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 168,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 163,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Very rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 158,388 miles

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

Underside of car showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,350 miles

Both outer sills have covers fitted

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Front Number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlight slightly deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,523 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion (not holed)

oil leak from sump (corroded)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer body sills

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,618 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to underside, sills covered with plastic

Fail 19 Sep 2016 123,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to underside, sills covered with plastic

Pass 29 Aug 2015 106,006 miles

Nearside rear seat,Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt!!

Pass 13 Sep 2014 74,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on outer edge (195/65/15)

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,882 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 12,950 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 AXV 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 88.2%.

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 AXV, 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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DY56 AXV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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