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DY56 ZHK

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,957 mi
Last recorded192,957 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 192,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 192,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens broken inside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust mount broken to rear but exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Nov 2018 192,862 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi pipe is deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 180,751 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion body and suspension components slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 173,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 150,882 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 150,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,590 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres castellated on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres castellated on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,190 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 62,176 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,426 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Discs slightly dished - advise only

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,460 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 ZHK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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