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EF06 EFU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,297 mi
Last recorded63,297 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 EFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,297 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 57,642 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 57,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,926 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 50,926 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall.

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn down to 1.6mm on inner most edges.

Pass 5 May 2009 40,108 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 40,105 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r o/s/r tyre,s wearing on inner edge,s

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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EF06 EFU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF06 EFU, 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 EF06 EFU registered?

EF06 EFU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is EF06 EFU safe to buy?

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