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AU06 VAV

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VAV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,512 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Starter motor needs changing

Fail 25 Sep 2020 99,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Starter motor needs changing

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,386 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)

front bumper damage(not causing any injury when attached)

Fail 4 Apr 2019 94,385 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)

front bumper damage(not causing any injury when attached)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,158 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,372 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 87,273 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 87,273 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,613 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,034 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,728 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 VAV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAV, 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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AU06 VAV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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