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VK06 OMO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,720 mi
Last recorded116,720 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 OMO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 116,720 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,240 miles

front and rear pads getting low

rear suspension components surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,071 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,518 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 88,518 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,393 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 OMO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OMO, 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 OMO registered?

VK06 OMO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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