MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine And Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And Front Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine And Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And Front Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
steering components noise lock to lock
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
All tyres have inner and outer edge wear, the fronts are wearing low on tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, front and rear pads apear half worn
All tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Imballance in rear hand and foot brake application
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Imballance in rear hand and foot brake application
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EY06 LHZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 EY06 LHZ, 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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EY06 LHZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2006.
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