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AO06 OTS

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,535 mi
Last recorded205,535 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OTS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 205,535 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 205,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 200,807 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 196,735 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 196,735 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 190,375 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 186,395 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 183,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 183,762 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 183,762 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 175,958 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 166,722 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 166,721 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 34,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 133,273 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 112,247 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 112,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 89,657 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 89,657 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 71,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 40,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 40,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,395 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,099 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,449 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 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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