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VO56 TYK

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,057 mi
Last recorded54,057 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front passenger wing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper has hole in

Fail 8 Aug 2025 54,055 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel at the pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp is pushed in at the bottom (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached lamp is detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached damaged and detached from its mountings (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is weather marked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing is damaged

Nearside Rear bumper is holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate has multiple cracks (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 48,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,479 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,877 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 23,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,150 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 TYK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

VO56 TYK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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