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AP06 FDU

2006 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FDU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 82,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,609 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 69,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,572 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,739 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,176 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 38,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,891 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,891 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,603 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,004 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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AP06 FDU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AP06 FDU, 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 AP06 FDU registered?

AP06 FDU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is AP06 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 FDU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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