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AP55 MWA

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,629 mi
Last recorded209,629 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 MWA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 209,629 miles

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 172,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,606 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 141,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,558 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 115,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 86,105 miles

private hire test requires no smoking sign in vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2011 86,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

private hire test requires no smoking sign in vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,974 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,147 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,805 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 MWA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

AP55 MWA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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