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DY56 VKR

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,588 mi
Last recorded158,588 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 158,588 miles

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

Undertrays/covers fitted.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 158,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 143,056 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corroded underneath

oil sump pan corroded and seeping oil

Fail 28 Jan 2021 143,036 miles

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

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

Front & rear axles corroded

Front & rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small pin hole present/ Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil sump pan corroded & seeping oil

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers defective & exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 142,628 miles

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

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

engine sump rusty just starting to leak

last two exhaust hangers rusted off

Pass 5 Feb 2020 136,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,900 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 117,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight surface corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,283 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 83,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,577 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks around edge of n/s/r tyre also tread down to 2mm recammend replacing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 36,661 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 VKR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

DY56 VKR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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