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VK06 XLE

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 80,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 80,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,614 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,105 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,807 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,293 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two front lower arm bushes marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Suspension leg (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,814 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,650 miles

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,458 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, on 2mm outer

o/s/f tyre on 3mm on outer

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,516 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,252 miles

front tyres @ 3mm

rear number plate slightly cracked

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 XLE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

VK06 XLE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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The MOT history for VK06 XLE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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