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AO55 ZGJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,596 mi
Last recorded166,596 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZGJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 166,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and scattered areas underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 161,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lowe Body Sills Rusty

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body Sills Rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2022 161,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lowe Body Sills Rusty

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body Sills Rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2020 157,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 150,843 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 150,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 145,157 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 145,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,550 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,253 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 133,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 91H Michelin Heavily worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 125,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2014 117,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges but not to cords

Fail 11 Oct 2013 115,876 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

f tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in f wishbone rear bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,696 miles

o/s/r+n/s/r shock absorber covers damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2012 109,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

o/s/r+n/s/r shock absorber covers damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,892 miles

Damage to O/S/R of car.

Engine Warning light on.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,907 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 78,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine management warning lamp stays on.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,116 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 ZGJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO55 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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