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EJ06 DOU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

166,601 mi
Last recorded166,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 DOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 166,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 154,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,609 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,254 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,960 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,205 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,902 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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EJ06 DOU 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 94.7%.

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 EJ06 DOU, 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 EJ06 DOU registered?

EJ06 DOU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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