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AU56 OJW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,134 mi
Last recorded136,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OJW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 136,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,899 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 110,315 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 60,095 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,060 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,613 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 43,613 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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 OJW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

AU56 OJW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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