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DE06 VGX

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,197 mi
Last recorded109,197 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 109,197 miles

Nearside Rear LAMP LENSE BROKEN

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,600 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened whole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,792 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp Smashed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened whole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Whole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,857 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,374 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,739 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,251 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 60,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,920 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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DE06 VGX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE06 VGX, 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 DE06 VGX registered?

DE06 VGX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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