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VO56 HTC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,624 mi
Last recorded51,624 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HTC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,624 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.67mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

time of vehicle tested engine light staying on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

time of vehicle tested engine light staying on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,050 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking but not through to cords

Fail 21 Mar 2012 27,050 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking but not through to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,431 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 22,426 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,305 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)

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 HTC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

VO56 HTC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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