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DY56 UGM

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,370 mi
Last recorded71,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 UGM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 71,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret / Strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Within mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 67,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Also within A pillar and sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Rear wishbone bush mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,481 miles

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

Rear Various suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 61,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 57,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 54,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,994 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody very rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

underbody very rusty

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,430 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,586 miles

heavy surface rust present on underbody components front suspension bushes have minor perishing present

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,592 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,767 miles

Air bag light on.

DSC light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UGM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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