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AO06 OTW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,120 mi
Last recorded57,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OTW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,120 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 54,548 miles

all underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 50,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,607 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre feathered on both edges and perished

o/s/r tyre feathered on both edges and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 23 Oct 2018 40,724 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion present throughout to underside

Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,188 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)

age cracks in walls of tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,267 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 16,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 11,334 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 OTW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

AO06 OTW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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