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AO06 TOJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 TOJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,834 miles

front spot light not working

side repeater lenses missing

both rear roll bar links

Fail 15 Sep 2023 118,636 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front lenses (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear roll bar links

front spot light not working

side repeater lenses missing

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,861 miles

Car undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2021 99,861 miles

Car undersealed

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened bothside all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 97,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened bothside all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,143 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,953 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 86,953 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,922 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,837 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,336 miles

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,381 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 24 Jan 2015 70,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear inner sill's starting to corrode

front brake disc's slight corrosion

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,208 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 50,529 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,007 miles

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

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

screw in osr tyre and small cut in sidewall

traction control light illuminated

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 TOJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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