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VO56 KYS

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 139,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both also covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly & mossy (3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion and undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + axle & suspension assembly, all covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays and plastic trims

Fail 14 May 2024 139,763 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lenses, beam significantly effected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lifting point/sill/quarter disintegrated, within 30cm of axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lifting point/sill disintegrated, within 30cm of axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both also covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly & mossy (3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion and undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + axle & suspension assembly, all covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays and plastic trims

Pass 15 Apr 2023 136,286 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 136,285 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 128,155 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,169 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 123,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing/cracking in tread grooves

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,355 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,105 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 97,105 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,969 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,610 miles

Slight Movement In Osf Seat Base

Fail 17 Apr 2015 78,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight Movement In Osf Seat Base

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,411 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,706 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 KYS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KYS, 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 KYS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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