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EA06 OVX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,314 mi
Last recorded116,314 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 OVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 116,314 miles

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on front brakes slightly imbalanced

advise on o/s/f brake binding slightly

advise on o/s/r brake pads low

advise on slight oil leak from engine

advise on slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 17 May 2018 116,314 miles

advise on slight oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on front brakes slightly imbalanced

advise on o/s/f brake binding slightly

advise on o/s/r brake pads low

advise on slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 26 May 2017 104,837 miles

advise on both front tyre valves perished

advise on both front tyres close to limit of tread wear

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on leak from o/s/f shock absorber

advise on n/s/r tyre valve perished

advise on wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 May 2017 104,837 miles

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

advise on both front tyre valves perished

advise on both front tyres close to limit of tread wear

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on leak from o/s/f shock absorber

advise on n/s/r tyre valve perished

advise on wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,550 miles

advise on both front tyre valves perished

advise on both rear tyre valves perished

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on excessive corrosion to sump and leaking oil

advise on n/s/f shock absorber leaking

advise on screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise on both front tyre valves perished

advise on both rear tyre valves perished

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on excessive corrosion to sump and leaking oil

advise on n/s/f shock absorber leaking

advise on screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 94,731 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 94,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 88,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wip er blade rubber split slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wip er blade rubber split slightly

Pass 4 May 2012 78,943 miles

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

nails in tread of nearside rear tyre;also close to limit of tread wear{worn on inner edge}

rear electrical wiring fallen onto and burnt by exhaust-appears to be reversing sensor related

Fail 4 May 2012 78,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nails in tread of nearside rear tyre;also close to limit of tread wear{worn on inner edge}

rear electrical wiring fallen onto and burnt by exhaust-appears to be reversing sensor related

Pass 4 May 2011 71,230 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 61,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 61,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,789 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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EA06 OVX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA06 OVX, 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 EA06 OVX registered?

EA06 OVX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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