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AO06 BXY

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,143 mi
Last recorded145,143 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,143 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 138,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,030 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 18 Dec 2020 133,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine oil very low

Pass 13 Dec 2019 129,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 129,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 123,623 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 13 Dec 2018 123,616 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine oil low

Pass 18 Dec 2017 118,537 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 118,537 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,883 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 112,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,141 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,350 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,511 miles

Engine oil below min mark on dipstick

Front brake discs corroded edges

Front wiper blades becoming worn

Had to inflate offside front tyre to carry on with test less than 10psi in it

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,511 miles

Engine oil below min mark on dipstick

Front brake discs corroded edges

Front wiper blades becoming worn

Had to inflate offside front tyre to carry on with test less than 10psi in it

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,650 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and cracked on outer side wall

Pass 21 May 2009 23,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 23,220 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 BXY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO06 BXY, 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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AO06 BXY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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