2006 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · FM06 OUV
2006 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 124,739 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM06 OUV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 124,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM06 OUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda 3 (FM06 OUV) between July 2009 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FM06 OUV Mileage History
- 29/07/200913,996 mi
- 30/07/201020,577 mi+6,581 mi
- 30/07/201020,577 mi
- 27/07/201127,328 mi+6,751 mi
- 27/07/201127,337 mi+9 mi
- 23/07/201231,518 mi+4,181 mi
- 23/07/201337,065 mi+5,547 mi
- 28/07/201442,490 mi+5,425 mi
- 24/07/201548,029 mi+5,539 mi
- 24/07/201548,030 mi+1 mi
- 01/08/201653,792 mi+5,762 mi
- 04/08/201653,792 mi
- 19/07/201765,473 mi+11,681 mi
- 18/07/201878,249 mi+12,776 mi
- 09/07/201992,672 mi+14,423 mi
- 09/07/201992,672 mi
- 16/07/2020104,382 mi+11,710 mi
- 04/08/2021116,037 mi+11,655 mi
- 03/08/2022120,865 mi+4,828 mi
- 09/08/2023122,726 mi+1,861 mi
- 08/08/2024123,731 mi+1,005 mi
- 27/08/2024124,737 mi+1,006 mi
- 27/08/2024124,739 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,343 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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