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AV56 LLX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,073 mi
Last recorded70,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 70,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 65,681 miles

engine & underbody panels fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2025 65,681 miles

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

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,407 miles

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,813 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,717 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,662 miles

Rear dog bed fitted not allowing full inspection of seats and belts

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,619 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,831 miles

advise front brake disc are rusty and pitted

advise most metal components are very rusty underneath

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,940 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 LLX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

AV56 LLX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is AV56 LLX safe to buy?

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