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AY56 ZZW

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,953 mi
Last recorded147,953 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 147,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 145,187 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 145,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 140,516 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2018 135,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 130,623 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 76,477 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 125,214 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 125,214 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 120,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,518 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 114,516 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,495 miles

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,991 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 97,409 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,345 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f rear view mirror damaged.

rear seat belts not checked as seats in downward position.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,176 miles

advise that the front and rear discs have a slight lip

Fail 23 Nov 2009 61,175 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise that the front and rear discs have a slight lip

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZZW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

AY56 ZZW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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