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AY56 ZZF

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,092 mi
Last recorded207,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZZF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 207,092 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 203,838 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 203,835 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

rear heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2022 203,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (marked with chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch/closure panel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 199,890 miles

All front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 196,885 miles

Both front to rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear suspension components corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 194,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components and associated mountings are showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

front sub-frame corroded.

parking brake effort 18%

Pass 22 Jun 2018 186,724 miles

All front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 186,662 miles

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

All front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s and o/s/f lower susoension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 176,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm ,rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

rear exhaust mounting corroded and deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 175,940 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm ,rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

rear exhaust mounting corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 169,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 157,107 miles

Rear Handbrake Efficiency just meet the MOT requirement

Pass 5 Sep 2014 138,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZZF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AY56 ZZF, 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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AY56 ZZF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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