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AJ56 XYC

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,271 mi
Last recorded91,271 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,271 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,683 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,310 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,197 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,197 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine noisey

inner side of o/s/f alloy damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,736 miles

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

O/S/F Fog light not working

Fail 13 Nov 2010 50,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

O/S/F Fog light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,015 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,015 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs discolured

oil level low

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 XYC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

AJ56 XYC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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