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VO56 TYB

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,354 mi
Last recorded118,354 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 TYB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

slight wear on offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking and slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,576 miles

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

Front tyres low inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,931 miles

offside rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,237 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 31,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TYB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

VO56 TYB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is VO56 TYB safe to buy?

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