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WA06 AVM

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,978 miles

centre exhaust mount starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2018 110,978 miles

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

centre exhaust mount starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 May 2017 102,428 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 102,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,108 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,997 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,747 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 AVM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

WA06 AVM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is WA06 AVM safe to buy?

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