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DY56 CFM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,480 mi
Last recorded195,480 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 195,480 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 195,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 192,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 192,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 189,238 miles

under car in rusty condition

Fail 22 Jul 2022 189,230 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under car in rusty condition

Pass 8 Jul 2021 182,586 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy no excessive movement and holds vehicle

Under body under sealed

Fail 7 Jul 2021 182,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal slightly spongy no excessive movement and holds vehicle

Under body under sealed

Pass 8 Jul 2020 173,385 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 173,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 166,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 166,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 159,214 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 159,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,143 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,419 miles

Front both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Lower both lower inner sills have surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose,insecure.

Rear Lower subframe and both rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,825 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion.

front and rear suspension component have surface corrosion.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water from jets. (8.2.3)

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion.

front and rear suspension component have surface corrosion.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,187 miles

near side rear and off side rear lower inner sills have surface corrosion.

parking brake lever travel slightly high.

rear lower crossmember has surface corrosion.

slight condensation in off side front headlamp glass.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 86,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear and off side rear lower inner sills have surface corrosion.

parking brake lever travel slightly high.

rear lower crossmember has surface corrosion.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,257 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,100 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,245 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 CFM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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