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VK56 TXV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,097 mi
Last recorded122,097 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 TXV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 122,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 112,643 miles

2 front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 104,535 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 96,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 87,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 74,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,867 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 62,009 miles

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

battery and tray loose and insecure may become MOT failure item later this year

n/s o/s rear headrests not fitted suggest refit headrests as they prevent a lot of personal injury in the event of a accident

rear tyres different speed rating to front tyres eg rears (H) fronts (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Fail 10 May 2012 62,009 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

battery and tray loose and insecure may become MOT failure item later this year

n/s o/s rear headrests not fitted suggest refit headrests as they prevent a lot of personal injury in the event of a accident

rear tyres different speed rating to front tyres eg rears (H) fronts (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Pass 12 May 2011 56,647 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres nail in tread area and tread area starting to get low

Pass 10 May 2010 49,925 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 TXV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

VK56 TXV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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