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VK06 PHV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 PHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,894 miles

All lights pulse slightly

Both rear tyres are perished on tread area but not exposing ply or cords

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread and is worn slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Slight corrosion forming on both sides inner sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,400 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both sides inner sills are slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,674 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges and offside front tyre is starting to perish and is damaged on tread but not exposing cords

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front and rear brake discs are slightly worn or scored

Front wipers just starting to smear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,007 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,517 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside rear tyre worn badly out of shape

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not to cords

Offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,901 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 PHV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

VK06 PHV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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