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AU06 VAD

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,700 mi
Last recorded150,700 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VAD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 150,700 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 150,700 miles

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

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 143,962 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 132,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 132,491 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 124,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 124,707 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2021 117,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 113,513 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,535 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,528 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,173 miles

offside rear light lens cover damaged

crack in offside top of windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,053 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear light lens cover damaged

crack in offside top of windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,435 miles

Front n/s wiper split

damage to o/s/r light cluster

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,489 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,866 miles

Front tyres wearing low on the inner edges(winter tyres)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,378 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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AU06 VAD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU06 VAD, 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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AU06 VAD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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