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VN56 OOW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 OOW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 100,015 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 99,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 90,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 90,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,842 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 79,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,336 miles

Both front headlamps misting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 76,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front headlamps misting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,830 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes worn.

Nearside rear tyre was low on pressure.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front brake disc ridged

Fail 20 Sep 2018 69,830 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes worn.

Nearside rear tyre was low on pressure.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside front brake disc ridged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,302 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

EML on

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,714 miles

EML on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,079 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn.

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearsside mirror cracked.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 46,079 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn.

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearsside mirror cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,612 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 27,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,674 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 22,674 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,339 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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VN56 OOW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VN56 OOW, 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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VN56 OOW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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