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VO56 HTG

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,848 mi
Last recorded151,848 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 151,848 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,001 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 144,999 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,665 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,714 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 116,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 106,430 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 106,427 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,431 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,007 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,228 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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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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VO56 HTG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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