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VN06 DFE

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,017 mi
Last recorded114,017 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DFE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 114,017 miles

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 109,616 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 109,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,642 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,040 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,941 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken both rears broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,713 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,493 miles

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

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/65/15

advise nsr bumper and arch damaged

advise osf bumper damaged

advise surface corrosion to rear subframe

advise surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,493 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/65/15

advise nsr bumper and arch damaged

advise osf bumper damaged

advise surface corrosion to rear subframe

advise surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges 195/65/15

Fail 17 Apr 2014 76,121 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges 195/65/15

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,169 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 13,784 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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VN06 DFE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN06 DFE, 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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VN06 DFE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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