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AO06 KRE

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,040 mi
Last recorded118,040 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,822 miles

cover sills fitted

inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,896 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 105,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,636 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2015 96,887 miles

front discs slightly corroded and pitted

general under body corrosion

nearside front tyre worn low in the centre

offside front tyre worn low

rear brake discs corroded

rear chaissis legs corroded

rear exhaust braket corroded and broken

rear inner sills corroded

sill kits fitted

Pass 9 May 2014 91,916 miles

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

Rear floors/inner sills corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 91,915 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering column top mounting.

Pass 7 May 2013 84,630 miles

Oil filter badly corroded and leaking

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil filter badly corroded and leaking

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 68,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 68,930 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damaGE/TO/N/S/FRONT/TYRE

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,716 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall has a chunk missing but not deep enough to expose any cords

Pass 14 May 2009 34,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,136 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 KRE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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