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AP56 HLZ

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,186 mi
Last recorded130,186 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 HLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 130,186 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 130,179 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 127,211 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 127,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 103,587 miles

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor and rear inner cills corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,603 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,810 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,974 miles

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

N/s/r tyre bald on edges.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,298 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 50,561 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,287 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,665 miles

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

advise that both the front tyres are wearing thin

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 HLZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

AP56 HLZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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