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AU06 VAJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,754 mi
Last recorded149,754 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VAJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 149,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,935 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 137,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 129,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,335 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 102,788 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2013 82,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,846 miles

nearside number plate light damaged

rear pads getting low

water in nearside headlight

Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,242 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,841 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 VAJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU06 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

AU06 VAJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is AU06 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 VAJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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