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EY56 VUK

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,034 mi
Last recorded151,034 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 151,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 146,430 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 146,430 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 133,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 29 Dec 2014 119,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 119,384 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,736 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 108,736 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 95,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,181 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,400 miles

handbrake travel high

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2009 54,339 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake travel high

stone chips in windscreen

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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EY56 VUK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EY56 VUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY56 VUK registered?

EY56 VUK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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