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VF55 YVK

2006 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 YVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,736 miles

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

mil light illuminated

Fail 3 Jun 2016 85,734 miles

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

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

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

mil light illuminated

Pass 11 May 2015 70,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 61,156 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 50,400 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 46,471 miles

nail on o/s/r tyre

slight front brake squeal

Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,032 miles

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

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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VF55 YVK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF55 YVK, 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 VF55 YVK registered?

VF55 YVK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is VF55 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 YVK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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