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AV56 UGC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,254 mi
Last recorded115,254 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 115,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under tray deterioated.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working x2 both sides not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner sticking out + bumper not fully secure & bent. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp unit brackets broken miss-aligned & wedged in . (Replacement unit needed). (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords yellow chalk. Yokohama 195/65/R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under tray deterioated.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing low & wearing on edges + perishing/cracking. Yokohama 195/65/R16 91H (5.2.3 (e))

whole front end shunted over to o/s/f but panels & plastics blocking view of some component's. **Advice further investigation.**

Front slam panel damaged & detached from the n/s/f

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 88,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 73,666 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,865 miles

nearside front approx 3mm remaining

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread stepping

Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 46,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside front tyre cut to cords not in excess of requirements

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,563 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre tread getting low on outter edge's

n/s/f/ and n/s/r tyre's worn on outter side walls

Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,925 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 UGC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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