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EF06 VSD

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,449 mi
Last recorded164,449 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VSD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 164,449 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer slightly perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 141,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 141,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,501 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2017 118,501 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Support Mount Broken (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,601 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 116,601 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,743 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 106,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,396 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,640 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 83,640 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,108 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,826 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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EF06 VSD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF06 VSD, 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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EF06 VSD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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