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AV06 DYM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,763 mi
Last recorded71,763 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 DYM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,763 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,073 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 60,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,502 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,165 miles

both rear tyre wearing unevenly and low on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2012 34,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres wearing on insides

traction control light illuminated on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,917 miles

both front tyres low on tread and 0mm inner tread

both raer tyres uneven wear inner tread

both rear alloy wheels inner rims slightly distorted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,736 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 DYM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 AV06 DYM, 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 AV06 DYM registered?

AV06 DYM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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