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AF56 OWG

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 OWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,082 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 94,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,677 miles

Rear tyres 2/3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,436 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,436 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,289 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,042 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,317 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,898 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,399 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 OWG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF56 OWG, 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 AF56 OWG registered?

AF56 OWG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AF56 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 OWG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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