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VK06 OMV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,918 mi
Last recorded135,918 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 OMV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 133,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 132,167 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 130,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 114,407 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2017 109,677 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 104,420 miles

items removed prior to test

Fail 28 May 2016 104,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

items removed prior to test

Pass 19 May 2015 98,925 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 91,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 91,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2014 91,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low tread in centre

Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low tread in centre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,324 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,769 miles

emission reading to lean to measure no rev counter picking up

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,106 miles

SMOKE METER UNABLE TO DETECT ANY SMOKE NO PRINT OUT OBTAINED

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 OMV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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