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DY56 ZLZ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,507 mi
Last recorded138,507 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 138,507 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 125,334 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 125,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,128 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 119,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,528 miles

front bottom arm rear bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,238 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,238 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,658 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,255 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 ZLZ 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

DY56 ZLZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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