MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear sub frame and suspension arms starting to corrode
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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)
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Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
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AU06 VAO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?
AU06 VAO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2006.
Is AU06 VAO safe to buy?
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