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AO56 AUK

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,797 mi
Last recorded104,797 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 AUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 104,797 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg weeping oil

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads worn close to replacement limit.

condition of both front headlamp glasses deteriorating.

condition of rear bushes in both lower track control arms deteriorating.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,583 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,151 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 AUK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AUK, 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 AUK registered?

AO56 AUK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AO56 AUK safe to buy?

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