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189X938

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,626 mi
Last recorded47,626 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration189X938
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,626 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 47,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,158 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,611 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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189X938 is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 189X938, 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 189X938 registered?

189X938 is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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