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VO06 PHJ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,818 mi
Last recorded153,818 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 PHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 153,818 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner and outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front innner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 146,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 139,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 12 Nov 2021 132,017 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 124,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 117,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 113,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,407 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 100,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,871 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 93,870 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing strut top bolt (2.5.A.4)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,482 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 67,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 54,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,989 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,642 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,639 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,358 miles

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

front wipers judder and are noisey

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,322 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 22,322 miles

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

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 PHJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 VO06 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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