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DY56 ZHO

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,847 mi
Last recorded111,847 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 106,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,427 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 96,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,085 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 90,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 81,091 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 66,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,108 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,250 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 33,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZHO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

DY56 ZHO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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