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AP55 MVV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,666 mi
Last recorded124,666 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MVV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 124,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 124,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 115,592 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2016 105,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked

oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,289 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,289 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,617 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,813 miles

n/s/f aim low within limit

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,094 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,494 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning light on

both front brake biscs are worn on the inner edges

the n/s/r tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge (uneven wear)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake biscs are worn on the inner edges

the n/s/r tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge (uneven wear)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,803 miles

both the front and rear brake pads are worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,779 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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AP55 MVV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AP55 MVV, 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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AP55 MVV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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