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AV56 BYJ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,495 mi
Last recorded48,495 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 BYJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,105 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,976 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 35,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,563 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,053 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 28,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,603 miles

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

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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AV56 BYJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV56 BYJ, 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 AV56 BYJ registered?

AV56 BYJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AV56 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 BYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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