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VK06 MFO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,242 mi
Last recorded125,242 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 MFO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 125,242 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,423 miles

headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague

outer sills covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,605 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 111,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 108,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 195/65 15

Fail 21 Mar 2020 108,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 195/65 15

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,059 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge 195/65 15

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,980 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 97,980 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,445 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,088 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,780 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,547 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,532 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 MFO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 VK06 MFO, 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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VK06 MFO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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