MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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
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
oil leak
rear exhaust box deteriorating
rear exhaust mounting broken system still supported
rear tyres perishing
o/s/f tyre bold on inner shoulder
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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