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AV56 OHU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,464 mi
Last recorded116,464 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,464 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 116,023 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

offside front wheel slight binding

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,216 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 102,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 86,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2011 55,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,117 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 OHU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

AV56 OHU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is AV56 OHU safe to buy?

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