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AV56 OAZ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,910 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,910 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 94,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,418 miles

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit & heavy perishing/cracking to tread

Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,904 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,627 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres edges worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,729 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,373 miles

front tyres worn down to legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,853 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 OAZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OAZ, 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 OAZ registered?

AV56 OAZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is AV56 OAZ safe to buy?

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