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VN06 EXF

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,079 mi
Last recorded85,079 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 EXF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,079 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,390 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,229 miles

Underside corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,228 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Underside corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,812 miles

Body damaged.

Both front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sump corroded.

Underside corroded throughout.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body damaged.

Both front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sump corroded.

Underside corroded throughout.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,280 miles

Body damage on offside rear of vehicle.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside rear tyre tread almost on legal limit.

Sump corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,120 miles

Body damage on offside rear of vehicle.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,120 miles

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

Body damage on offside rear of vehicle.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,868 miles

Minor body damage.

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,868 miles

Minor body damage.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,443 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)

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 EXF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EXF, 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 VN06 EXF registered?

VN06 EXF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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