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AJ56 KRD

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,246 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

eml light reset after initial test may come on again and may need further investigation.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 134,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

eml light reset after initial test may come on again and may need further investigation.

Pass 14 May 2018 119,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 119,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 106,260 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 106,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,498 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 79,287 miles

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

rear discs lipped

Pass 23 May 2014 68,560 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is very close to legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,817 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 11 Oct 2010 34,275 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 27,115 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,115 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 KRD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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