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AU56 VHD

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 95,965 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,131 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2017 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,302 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 VHD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

AU56 VHD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is AU56 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VHD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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