MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
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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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