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AO56 AAV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 AAV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 99,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,300 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 86,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 71,831 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 71,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,577 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,839 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,719 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,878 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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AO56 AAV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO56 AAV, 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 AO56 AAV registered?

AO56 AAV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AO56 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 AAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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