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AF06 DXW

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,230 mi
Last recorded115,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DXW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 115,230 miles

Front discs slightley pitted

Front discs slightley pitted

Front under body slightley rusty

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear discs slightley pitted

Rear under body slightley rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,152 miles

n/s rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,394 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 81,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,992 miles

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,235 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,318 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

dent on underside of o,s sill

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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AF06 DXW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF06 DXW, 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 AF06 DXW registered?

AF06 DXW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AF06 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 DXW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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