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AO06 XZE

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,023 mi
Last recorded114,023 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,023 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 114,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight bulb adrift (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,154 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,945 miles

Front Both front headlamp lenses are scratched and dull

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,480 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,781 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,298 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,411 miles

NSF tyre on 2mm

NSR tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,185 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,627 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 35,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 22 May 2010 23,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,284 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 XZE 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 85%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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