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AF55 CUV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 CUV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 88,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

check engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,673 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

check engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,292 miles

check engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,245 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,236 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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AF55 CUV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 CUV, 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 AF55 CUV registered?

AF55 CUV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AF55 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 CUV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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