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VK56 TXR

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,577 mi
Last recorded49,577 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 TXR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,493 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,558 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,703 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2017 46,703 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 33,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 25,373 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 16,146 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 5,962 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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VK56 TXR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK56 TXR, 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 VK56 TXR registered?

VK56 TXR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is VK56 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK56 TXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK56 TXR have outstanding finance?

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