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AO55 ODT

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,174 mi
Last recorded104,174 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ODT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 104,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre perished 2014 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

aux belt damaged

some body and chassis corrosion

Fail 25 May 2017 104,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre perished 2014 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

aux belt damaged

some body and chassis corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 93,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 84,660 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 84,660 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 74,888 miles

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

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

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

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 53,734 miles

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

nsf tyre wall curbed

Pass 27 May 2011 46,465 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,028 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyre worn to tread indicators

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,494 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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AO55 ODT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO55 ODT, 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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AO55 ODT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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