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AU06 LXT

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,856 mi
Last recorded114,856 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,856 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (both sides) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,349 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,415 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 85,415 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rusty

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2016 60,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rusty

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,902 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,902 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,823 miles

both front lower swivels back bushes debonding

o/s/r child seat fitted meaning only visual inspection of adult belt performed

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,055 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,055 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 40,529 miles

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

advise E.M.L light on

Fail 20 Oct 2012 40,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise E.M.L light on

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,920 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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AU06 LXT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU06 LXT, 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 AU06 LXT registered?

AU06 LXT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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