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VO06 FNL

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 FNL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,164 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,109 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,767 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,259 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,384 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 45,253 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,093 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 15,641 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,641 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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VO06 FNL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO06 FNL, 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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VO06 FNL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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