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WA06 AVE

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,089 mi
Last recorded169,089 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 AVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2020 169,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 156,026 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 156,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 142,205 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 142,205 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 127,617 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 127,617 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 112,991 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 112,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 98,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 86,791 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 78,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 60,060 miles

chip in windscreen not with swept area

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,454 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,733 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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WA06 AVE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WA06 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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What year was WA06 AVE registered?

WA06 AVE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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