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AU56 OJT

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,577 mi
Last recorded135,577 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OJT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 135,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective near flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill is corroded frunt to rear

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 135,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near seat- set belt montin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor near seat- set belt montin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective near flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front under tray is lose

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill is corroded frunt to rear

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,051 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

front under tray insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,869 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2018 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/ backing/ and sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 55,069 miles

front brakes becoming worn close to limit

offside front tyre inner edge becoming worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,978 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges & nearside front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,750 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,043 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 29,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,173 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 22,172 miles

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

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 OJT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU56 OJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 OJT registered?

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

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