MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe mount snapped (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone (2.4.G.2)
both trail arm bushes seperating
corrosion
nearside front shock damp
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge
play in both steering arms
slight play in nearside front ball joint
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both trail arm bushes seperating
corrosion
nearside front shock damp
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge
play in both steering arms
slight play in nearside front ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VO56 HTG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VO56 HTG, 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 HTG registered?
VO56 HTG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2006.
Is VO56 HTG safe to buy?
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