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VO06 XAE

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,274 mi
Last recorded160,274 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XAE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 160,274 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Front sills corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Chassis corroded corroded through.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded.

Rear sills corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2024 160,197 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Front sills corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Chassis corroded corroded through.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded.

Rear sills corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 154,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sills corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sills corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,030 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Exhaust flexi broken

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

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

Rear bump stops broken

Sump corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 136,994 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Exhaust flexi broken

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

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

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

Rear bump stops broken

Sump corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,118 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 130,118 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 125,019 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 125,019 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 109,577 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 109,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,644 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 69,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,465 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 55,460 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have badly worn inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,727 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking within tread

Slight leak on oil filter

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,345 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,153 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,153 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 20,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,969 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 XAE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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