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FA06 DDO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,962 mi
Last recorded63,962 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 DDO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,962 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 55,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 54,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,011 miles

Brake pads alittle worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted.

n/s and o/s inner sill corroded slightly.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,989 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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FA06 DDO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FA06 DDO, 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 FA06 DDO registered?

FA06 DDO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is FA06 DDO safe to buy?

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