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VK06 PJJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,165 mi
Last recorded145,165 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 PJJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 145,165 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 140,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 136,064 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,061 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 121,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 121,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 108,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 94,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 83,474 miles

n/s front tyure down to 3mm

noticeable wear front and rear brake discs

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 7 May 2013 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s front tyure down to 3mm

noticeable wear front and rear brake discs

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 15 May 2012 71,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 71,508 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 57,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,780 miles

n/s/f tyre has three nails in it

o/s/r tyre has a screw in it

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 PJJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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