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AO56 UEW

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,232 mi
Last recorded80,232 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 UEW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 80,232 miles

Front sheild loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 80,232 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front sheild loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,096 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 60,833 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 54,891 miles

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 43,069 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,633 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,386 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 31,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,858 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 17,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 11,363 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 UEW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 UEW registered?

AO56 UEW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AO56 UEW safe to buy?

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