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VN06 GXM

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,420 mi
Last recorded114,420 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 GXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,420 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2022 114,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 109,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and a bit fuzzy (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 109,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,690 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 102,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres showing signs of old age

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

tcs/dsc light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,351 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 GXM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN06 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

VN06 GXM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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