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VK06 FWA

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FWA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 117,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 112,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 104,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,325 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 90,019 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,400 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 86,400 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 79,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,875 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,806 miles

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

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

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

offside front check strap loose

offside rear tyre has low pressure

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,278 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 63,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,312 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 50,166 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 44,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 40,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 33,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,069 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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VK06 FWA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK06 FWA, 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 VK06 FWA registered?

VK06 FWA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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