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AV56 LGL

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,620 mi
Last recorded159,620 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LGL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 159,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 156,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 156,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 152,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust underside vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,352 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,938 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 135,938 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,656 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 120,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,315 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 103,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,984 miles

Corrosion to exhaust mounting brackets

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,823 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounts

General corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

Movement and deterioration to both front suspension arm inner bushes

Plastic wheel arch liners and sill covers preventing full examination

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,900 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear exhaust mountings

Gearbox oil leak n/s

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

Light corrosion to front subframes and components

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,799 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,409 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 19,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LGL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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