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AY56 JVV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,415 mi
Last recorded91,415 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JVV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 91,305 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,181 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,129 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,417 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2014 55,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,353 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,882 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,804 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 30,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,356 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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AY56 JVV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY56 JVV, 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 AY56 JVV registered?

AY56 JVV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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