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AK56 EAM

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,132 mi
Last recorded64,132 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EAM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 64,132 miles

sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2025 64,132 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 61,971 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 61,971 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,567 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2023 54,567 miles

underbody corrosion

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 46,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,343 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 43,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,794 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre split in tread area

Fail 13 Sep 2017 36,794 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)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre split in tread area

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,181 miles

Coolant overfilled

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 25,802 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,656 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,717 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 EAM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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