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DY56 ZLU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,212 mi
Last recorded108,212 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 91,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 90,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 74,043 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 70,916 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to inspect rear seat belts properly.

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 70,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted, unable to inspect rear seat belts properly.

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,837 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,824 miles

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

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

rear bumper/wing damaged.o/s and n/s inner sills,front and rear suspension and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 36,004 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 36,004 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,368 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 ZLU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

DY56 ZLU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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