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AKZ 5715

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 5715
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 122,373 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER THE VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,587 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,050 miles

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing cracked

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,046 miles

oil leaking from sump rust

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,423 miles

Front exhaust flexi broken,advise

Lower front and rear vehicle has corrosion,advise

Rear both discs and pads getting low,advise

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,223 miles

Front disc and pads advise

Rear Body has slight corrosion under vehicle corossion (6.1.B.2)

Rear disc and pads advise

Rear reverse light on constantly

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,666 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,265 miles

clutch cylinder pipe corroded - advise only

Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch cylinder pipe corroded - advise only

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,864 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,853 miles

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

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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AKZ 5715 is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc 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 AKZ 5715, 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 AKZ 5715 registered?

AKZ 5715 is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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