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AV56 BYU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,524 mi
Last recorded144,524 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 BYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 139,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,351 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 129,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,120 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,151 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp slightly damaged.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 106,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,688 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,812 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,603 miles

rear tyres just starting to perish

suspension has surface rust

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,301 miles

n/s front tyre wearing down

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,262 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,867 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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AV56 BYU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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