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AO56 HTC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,657 mi
Last recorded134,657 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,657 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake holding on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension Both trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 134,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake holding on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension Both trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,285 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill trims fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2022 121,285 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill trims fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,245 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 76,004 miles

rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 17 Oct 2018 75,989 miles

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

rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,537 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,747 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 HTC 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 83.3%.

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 AO56 HTC, 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 HTC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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