MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlights deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare wheel well corroding
Underside of body corroding
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlights deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare wheel well corroding
Underside of body corroding
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Headlights deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil springs corroding
Underside of body corroding
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlights deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil springs corroding
Underside of body corroding
Coolant leak ()
Front Lower Subframe corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Subframe corroding
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Lower Subframe corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Subframe corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
oil leak
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
eml on
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
eml on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
mil on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
mil on
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on both edges
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre wearing on both edges
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF56 OWA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AF56 OWA, 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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AF56 OWA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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