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AO06 XZB

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,669 mi
Last recorded94,669 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 XZB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,669 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,973 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/F >>> NEW ADVISED (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/F STARTING TOP LEAK (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush N/S AND O/S FRONT INNER BUSHES (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 88,973 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER FRONT (3.5.1g)

Side repeater not working O/S (1.4.A.2c)

FRONT ALIGNMENT ISSUES >> O/S/F INNER TYRE WEAR

Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/F >>> NEW ADVISED (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/F STARTING TOP LEAK (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush N/S AND O/S FRONT INNER BUSHES (2.5.B.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEW ADVISED WITH PADS (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,282 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre valves starting to perish

Rear bushes in both side front lower suspension arms worn

Fail 12 Nov 2015 84,282 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre valves starting to perish

Rear bushes in both side front lower suspension arms worn

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED AFTER SUSPENSION REPAIR

Fail 19 Nov 2013 71,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,721 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 May 2010 45,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,358 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 30,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 XZB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

AO06 XZB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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