MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear tyres perishing/cracking
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Slight Movement In Osf Seat Base
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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 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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