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AU56 OJB

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OJB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,478 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 68,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,847 miles

washers poor

Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,373 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 48,298 miles

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

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,860 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,920 miles

rear tyres low tread o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,563 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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AU56 OJB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU56 OJB, 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 AU56 OJB registered?

AU56 OJB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AU56 OJB safe to buy?

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