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DY56 GLF

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,318 mi
Last recorded148,318 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 GLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 148,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 146,400 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine noisy

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body has general corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 146,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid low

Engine noisy

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body has general corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,407 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,076 miles

Chassis rusty

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanging strap broken

Sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust back box mount corroded but still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,293 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 68,293 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,151 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 GLF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

DY56 GLF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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