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WA06 AVL

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 AVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

oil sump shows signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust throughout

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,719 miles

Rear rear baby car seat fitted at time of test

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame shows signs of surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2017 108,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 83,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 45,679 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,317 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,195 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 AVL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WA06 AVL, 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 AVL registered?

WA06 AVL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is WA06 AVL safe to buy?

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