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EA56 OXM

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,626 mi
Last recorded152,626 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 OXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 152,626 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S AND O/S BACK BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 152,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S AND O/S BACK BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 147,311 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 131,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,307 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 99,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 83,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,677 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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EA56 OXM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA56 OXM, 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 EA56 OXM registered?

EA56 OXM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is EA56 OXM safe to buy?

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