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VN06 MXT

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,829 mi
Last recorded106,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2020 106,829 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 103,883 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 103,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,383 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported

rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre bold on inner shoulder

Fail 23 Aug 2018 100,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported

rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre bold on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,276 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust mounting Broken system still supported

Slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 22 Aug 2017 96,276 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust mounting Broken system still supported

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

Slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,427 miles

Corrosion appearing to both inner sills front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear axle and suspension components rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2016 93,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion appearing to both inner sills front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear axle and suspension components rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,869 miles

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

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

O/S/F And Both Rear Tyres Perished/Craking In Tread 195/65/15/91H

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,869 miles

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

O/S/F And Both Rear Tyres Perished/Craking In Tread 195/65/15/91H

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012
Pass 31 May 2011 58,937 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,826 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,606 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,606 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 MXT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MXT, 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 MXT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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