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AP06 OHJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,737 mi
Last recorded149,737 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 OHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,737 miles

front brakes slightly juddering

front suspension components corroded

general corrosion to rear chassis

nsr inner sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 149,737 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

front brakes slightly juddering

front suspension components corroded

general corrosion to rear chassis

nsr inner sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,663 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension components

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 145,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

corrosion to front suspension components

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,127 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 130,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,868 miles

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

general under body corrosion

trims and covers

Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,165 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 117,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,483 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,011 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 70,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,123 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,123 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,395 miles

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

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

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 OHJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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