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AE55 ZCO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 98,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,419 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,938 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,858 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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AE55 ZCO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE55 ZCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 ZCO registered?

AE55 ZCO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE55 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 ZCO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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