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AK56 EAJ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,862 mi
Last recorded133,862 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EAJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 133,862 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 132,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both sides parking brake have poor performance

Pass 7 Sep 2018 128,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 123,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,880 miles

Both front brake disc has a corroded lip

Both rear brake disc has a corroded lip

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front windscreen wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 7 Sep 2013 102,517 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front windscreen wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,109 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 68,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,179 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,546 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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AK56 EAJ 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 68.8%.

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 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 AK56 EAJ, 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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AK56 EAJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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