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AO56 DHC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,005 mi
Last recorded131,005 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 131,005 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 128,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot lid locked

corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Fail 19 Aug 2020 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot lid locked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion becming evident on underbody and components

Fail 12 Aug 2019 122,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion becming evident on underbody and components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 109,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

unable to fully inspect both sils due to rubber protectors fitted

unable to see base of rear springs

under tray loose

Fail 8 Aug 2017 109,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

unable to fully inspect both sils due to rubber protectors fitted

unable to see base of rear springs

under tray loose

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,776 miles

both front arm lower rear bushes deteriorated

front number plate cracked

n/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 93,621 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,587 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,710 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,198 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 DHC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO56 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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