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AV06 DXL

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,026 mi
Last recorded97,026 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 DXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,026 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking within tread

both front tyres & nearside rear have slight raises,appear vto be mold areas

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread

zeroed headlamp adjuster

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread

zeroed headlamp adjuster

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,238 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,364 miles

bothside rear trailing arm bush small amount of play.

nearside front wiper blade smearing screen- should replace.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,360 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bothside rear trailing arm bush small amount of play.

nearside front tyre centre tread worn close to legal limit. and inner shoulder badly worn, marginal pass should replace.

nearside front wiper blade smearing screen- should replace.

offside front tyre inner shoulder badly worn and centre tread worn thin should replace.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,144 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 DXL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DXL, 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 DXL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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