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AJ56 XXU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,360 mi
Last recorded95,360 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,031 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near Side & Off Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near Side & Off Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,329 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 78,329 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,648 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,696 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,727 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,217 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,155 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 XXU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

AJ56 XXU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AJ56 XXU safe to buy?

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