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VK56 UJX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,959 mi
Last recorded223,959 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UJX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 223,959 miles

Engine oil low

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 223,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil low

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 208,163 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRont two marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 186,999 miles

Engine oil very low

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 186,999 miles

Engine oil very low

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 167,281 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing unevenly inner

Fail 25 Nov 2014 149,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front n/s mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2014 149,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front n/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2014 148,497 miles

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

Engine oil low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2013 129,721 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 129,721 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 111,966 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres perished & 1.4 mm legal tread left 195 65 15 t

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear tyres perished worn out of shape & 0.4 mm legal tread left

Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,735 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front tyre sidewalls scuffed 195 65 15 h

nearside mirror damaged

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges & sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,398 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil below minimum

front discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

front tyre sidewalls deteriorated, worn on inner edges and on 2 and 3mm. Semperit 195/65 15 95H

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers not brilliant

negative battery cable was loose

Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

front wipers not brilliant

negative battery cable was loose

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 UJX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK56 UJX, 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 UJX registered?

VK56 UJX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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