2006 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · AP56 AEV
2006 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 56,504 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP56 AEV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2024
- 56,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP56 AEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda 3 (AP56 AEV) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigge”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
AP56 AEV Mileage History
- 31/08/202252,795 mi
- 30/08/202354,894 mi+2,099 mi
- 02/09/202456,504 mi+1,610 mi
Average of roughly 1,848 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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