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AP56 AEV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,504 mi
Last recorded56,504 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 AEV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2024 56,504 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer doorsill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,894 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sills covered

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,795 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front and rear subframes rusty.

Sill covers fitted

Under body rusty all over

Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,002 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Doorsill covers fitted

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear inner and outer doorsill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody has general surface corrosion in various areas

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,100 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Rear subframe/suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 49,072 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body very rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,031 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 46,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,214 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 41,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,746 miles

all tyre wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,583 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,906 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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AP56 AEV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP56 AEV, 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 AP56 AEV registered?

AP56 AEV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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