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AJ56 KPZ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,088 mi
Last recorded82,088 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner sills corrosion building

Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,239 miles

Rear inner sills & surrounding areas corrosion building

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,497 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f + n/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r + n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,967 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f + n/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S and N/S (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f + n/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,614 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 18,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,347 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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AJ56 KPZ 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 AJ56 KPZ, 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 AJ56 KPZ registered?

AJ56 KPZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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