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VO56 GYR

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 GYR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 78,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 67,901 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody has surface corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,074 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,533 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.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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VO56 GYR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO56 GYR, 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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What year was VO56 GYR registered?

VO56 GYR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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