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VN06 GXP

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,974 mi
Last recorded144,974 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 144,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 137,921 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 129,768 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 Apr 2017 129,768 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Apr 2016 117,066 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 117,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,054 miles

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filling pipe corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 105,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filling pipe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2014 97,173 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,823 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,590 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 GXP 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 78.6%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

VN06 GXP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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