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AJ56 KRU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,318 mi
Last recorded118,318 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KRU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,318 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Outer sill damaged

Reverse lights not working

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 118,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 118,163 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,084 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases a lot of soot on engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper is damp but not leaking

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both mirrors deteriorated

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 11 Nov 2020 106,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both mirrors deteriorated

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear rear brake pads wearing uneven (os lower than ns)

Pass 1 May 2018 89,256 miles

Front both tyres wearing from inside

under-tray fitted, obscuring underside components

Pass 3 May 2017 86,202 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 86,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,111 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,938 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 KRU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KRU, 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 KRU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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