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FA06 NPC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

122,739 mi
Last recorded122,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 NPC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,739 miles

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

General rust all under the body

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 116,838 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,040 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,646 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,630 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,600 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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FA06 NPC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FA06 NPC, 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 FA06 NPC registered?

FA06 NPC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is FA06 NPC safe to buy?

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