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EJ06 JAJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,479 mi
Last recorded189,479 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 JAJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 189,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 180,041 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 170,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 161,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket by silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 161,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket by silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 144,754 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 144,737 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

added 3 litres of oil before starting test

exhaust back box braket broken but not insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2017 131,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

added 3 litres of oil before starting test

exhaust back box braket broken but not insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,588 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 119,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,347 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,192 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 88,531 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

Fail 24 Aug 2013 88,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,416 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 79,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 69,240 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 69,240 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,851 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder of tread.

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

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

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

Offside rear adult seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,851 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder of tread.

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

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

Offside rear adult seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,779 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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EJ06 JAJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ06 JAJ, 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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EJ06 JAJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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