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AU56 VHB

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,390 miles

o/s/r link pin has slight play

very slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 74,403 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,830 miles

Nearside door mirror backing broken,No sharp edges

Offside Front slight damage to wing and bumper area No sharp edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,517 miles

damage to offside front wheel arch and bumper but no sharp edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,161 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,725 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,148 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 28,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,277 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VHB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

AU56 VHB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 VHB safe to buy?

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