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AV06 BOU

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,397 mi
Last recorded142,397 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,397 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Surface rust on some components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,818 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 134,812 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,371 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 123,371 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,502 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 115,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,978 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,393 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,806 miles

Both tyre valves starting to perish.

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 26 Mar 2014 48,897 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,028 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,680 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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AV06 BOU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV06 BOU, 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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AV06 BOU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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