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AF56 OWA

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

229,590 mi
Last recorded229,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 OWA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 229,590 miles

Headlights deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel well corroding

Underside of body corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2022 229,590 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 220,128 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 220,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 204,813 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 184,980 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Subframe corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2018 184,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 168,052 miles

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,704 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,369 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,211 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 78,211 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 63,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,101 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,520 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 49,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,997 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,022 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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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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