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AO06 BWX

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BWX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Mar 2017 60,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,629 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers missing.

Clutch slips.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,440 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,376 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,815 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,815 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,744 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,371 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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AO06 BWX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO06 BWX, 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 AO06 BWX registered?

AO06 BWX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is AO06 BWX safe to buy?

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