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AO06 OTU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 130,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexy cover loose

Fail 8 Nov 2022 130,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexy cover loose

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 118,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damaged and slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both inner sills rusted front and rear

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both inner sills rusted front and rear

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front and rear inner sills rusted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 95,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both front and rear inner sills rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,786 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes have movement near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,800 miles

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,777 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,121 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 OTU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

AO06 OTU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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