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VO56 KXG

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,190 mi
Last recorded153,190 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 KXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 153,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 139,720 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 139,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 131,113 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 118,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 118,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,413 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 107,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front & rear brake disks corroded on edges

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 10 Jul 2011 99,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2011 99,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,388 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,016 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 66,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover broken

excessive engine noise to top of engine

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 KXG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

VO56 KXG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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