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YY06 DNX

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,248 mi
Last recorded150,248 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 DNX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 150,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

general underside components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 146,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

general underside components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 143,129 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 143,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,183 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 140,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,212 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 131,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 131,107 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,798 miles

Rear axle and suspension corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2018 121,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear axle and suspension corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,967 miles

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 105,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,448 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 86,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 53,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YY06 DNX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY06 DNX, 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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YY06 DNX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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