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AO56 BXD

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,444 mi
Last recorded134,444 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 BXD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 134,444 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 134,436 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 130,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 130,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 130,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF/turbo and centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported DPF (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

corrosion to underbody and inner sills

Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,024 miles

centre exhaust box slight blow

Fail 2 Sep 2016 107,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front brkt snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust box slight blow

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,545 miles

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

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

both front floor pans corroding

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,442 miles

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

both outer sils corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,938 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,270 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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AO56 BXD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO56 BXD, 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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AO56 BXD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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