MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under vehicle and components general surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under vehicle and components general surface corrosion
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (Borderline) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (Borderline) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s end of sill inside wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s end of sill inside wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear arm front butterfly bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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AO06 OTS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 OTS, 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 OTS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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