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M386 OEL

2006 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-3101,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 OEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 124,041 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 124,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,013 miles

oil leak front crank seal

Fail 17 Feb 2010 100,440 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,535 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm and starting to perish.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 83,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2008 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 71,170 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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M386 OEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 101,559 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M386 OEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M386 OEL registered?

M386 OEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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