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DY56 KDK

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,231 mi
Last recorded70,231 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 KDK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 63,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,356 miles

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arms mountings corroded within 30 cm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring mounting arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 49,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,090 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre has ex/ageing cracks but not cord/ply could be seen at time of test

Pass 20 May 2019 34,103 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 34,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,107 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,179 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 KDK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 KDK registered?

DY56 KDK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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