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VF55 YVN

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 YVN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 105,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

offside front floor corroded

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,809 miles

Parking brake requirements just met

front and rear under body/components surface corrosion

nearside front (sill surface corrosion)

offside front (sill surface corrosion)

Fail 8 Nov 2023 98,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake effort to low (1.2.1 (g))

Central heat shield slightly damaged/insecure

Nearside Front sill surface corrosion

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

Offside Front sill surface corrosion

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

front and rear under body/components surface corrosion

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,658 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 79,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, behind wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, behind wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,430 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,188 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 8 Apr 2016 67,256 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 67,256 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,495 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,851 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 22 Apr 2010 25,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,730 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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VF55 YVN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VF55 YVN, 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 VF55 YVN registered?

VF55 YVN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 February 2006.

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