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VN06 DFU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,728 miles

Both rear outer and inner sills heavily coated in underseal, unable to assess quality of the repair

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 115,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,524 miles

Brake booster (servo) casing corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill damaged (folded over)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded (close to excessive)

Rear Subframe heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached Control arm (chalked) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake booster (servo) casing corroded

General underbody corrosion

Item removed from view before test (air freshener)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill damaged (folded over)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded (close to excessive)

Rear Subframe heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,155 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,094 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,163 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stomne chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,878 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 59,182 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 59,181 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,762 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,559 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside front (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,582 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 17 Apr 2014 31,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,226 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,749 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,301 miles

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

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

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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VN06 DFU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VN06 DFU, 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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VN06 DFU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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