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VN56 XUS

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,006 mi
Last recorded151,006 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XUS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail slight corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floorplan & spare wheel area slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2024 151,000 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocks seem to be very stiff in operation

Pass 28 Oct 2023 131,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,770 miles

Central Front exhaust heatsheilds poor

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2022 122,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust heatsheilds poor

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,566 miles

General corrosion to under side

Near side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,549 miles

brake fluid dark

brake servo corroded

centre exhaust heatshield in poor condition and loose/ hanging down

exhaust corroding, rear springs corroding and fuel filler pipes corroded

handbrake only just over efficiency with 18%

o/s rear caliper rubbers deteriorated and partly missing - ( slider bolts exposed )

rear bumper damaged

slight imbalance and slight pulse in front brakes ( pulse in o/s worse )

slight imbalance in rear brakes and handbrake ( o/s handbrake not locking out )

slight play in o/s rear drop link

underside of car corroded, underside subframes and rear suspension arm corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2020 111,549 miles

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

brake servo corroded

brake fluid dark

centre exhaust heatshield in poor condition and loose/ hanging down

exhaust corroding, rear springs corroding and fuel filler pipes corroded

handbrake only just over efficiency with 18%

headlamps deteriorated - ( n/s beam image poor )

o/s rear caliper rubbers deteriorated and partly missing - ( slider bolts exposed )

rear bumper damaged

slight imbalance and slight pulse in front brakes ( pulse in o/s worse )

slight imbalance in rear brakes and handbrake ( o/s handbrake not locking out )

slight play in o/s rear drop link

underside of car corroded, underside subframes and rear suspension arm corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,871 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper has damage

both head lamps opaque o/s worse

brake servo has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2019 106,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper has damage

both head lamps opaque o/s worse

brake servo has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,238 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 82,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,262 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread unevenly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,375 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 66,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,782 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 34,219 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,829 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 XUS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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