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AP06 JFE

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,394 mi
Last recorded112,394 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 JFE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2021 112,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (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))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,761 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,757 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 106,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,639 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,235 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,537 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,675 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 33,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,762 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 JFE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JFE, 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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AP06 JFE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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