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AP55 MWK

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,529 mi
Last recorded96,529 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,529 miles

Both head lamp images poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near fail (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 90,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,983 miles

Front tyres on 3mm on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 66,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres on 3mm on inner and outer edges

eml light on at time of test

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,330 miles

Rear Child seat fitted, unable to fully check.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2015 51,175 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,685 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,764 miles

Console bushes splitting

Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,777 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,929 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 9,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 6,836 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 MWK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

AP55 MWK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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