2006 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · FM06 OUY
2006 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 158,234 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM06 OUY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 158,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM06 OUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda 3 (FM06 OUY) between July 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill h”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”.
FM06 OUY Mileage History
- 11/07/200923,848 mi
- 26/07/201032,076 mi+8,228 mi
- 27/07/201139,490 mi+7,414 mi
- 22/08/201246,733 mi+7,243 mi
- 23/08/201246,735 mi+2 mi
- 14/08/201353,339 mi+6,604 mi
- 07/08/201458,000 mi+4,661 mi
- 19/08/201562,894 mi+4,894 mi
- 15/08/201668,039 mi+5,145 mi
- 07/08/201772,995 mi+4,956 mi
- 07/08/201772,995 mi
- 01/08/201878,775 mi+5,780 mi
- 02/08/201878,778 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/201985,306 mi+6,528 mi
- 08/08/201985,307 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/202090,333 mi+5,026 mi
- 29/07/202090,333 mi
- 05/08/202196,109 mi+5,776 mi
- 06/08/202196,109 mi
- 02/08/2022103,375 mi+7,266 mi
- 09/08/2022103,383 mi+8 mi
- 02/08/2023110,325 mi+6,942 mi
- 07/08/2023110,328 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/2024121,234 mi+10,906 mi
- 31/07/2024121,235 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2025139,822 mi+18,587 mi
- 12/08/2025139,822 mi
- 11/08/2026158,234 mi+18,412 mi
- 12/08/2026158,234 mi
Average of roughly 7,865 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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