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AP55 MVX

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,040 mi
Last recorded80,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 80,040 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 80,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,041 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,000 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 61,000 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,559 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working ns+os (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,643 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,988 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,446 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 24,113 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,967 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 MVX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP55 MVX, 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 AP55 MVX registered?

AP55 MVX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is AP55 MVX safe to buy?

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