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EF55 AVE

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,784 mi
Last recorded151,784 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 151,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 141,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,233 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 127,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 121,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 113,922 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2018 113,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,018 miles

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

corrosion front & rear suspension

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2017 107,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s & n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion front & rear suspension

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust/flanges corroded

front brakes have a slight bind

rear droplinks have slight play

underside of vehicle and all suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust/flanges corroded

front brakes have a slight bind

rear droplinks have slight play

underside of vehicle and all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,373 miles

all plastic covers in place

screw in rear o/styre

Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all plastic covers in place

screw in rear o/styre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,791 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,765 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,420 miles

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

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

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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EF55 AVE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF55 AVE, 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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EF55 AVE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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