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VT55 EHJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,313 mi
Last recorded107,313 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 EHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,313 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2020 107,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,569 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 98,569 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 98,483 miles

Emissions not tested Basic emissions test failed, excessive smoke filing workshop, emission test aborted no printout produced (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan within area of rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail, rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,247 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Mar 2018 88,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,504 miles

Chassis corroded in places but not excessive

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Chassis corroded in places but not excessive

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,337 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,837 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,174 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 56,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,892 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 47,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,347 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2010 37,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front offside tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,203 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nwar side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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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VT55 EHJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VT55 EHJ, 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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VT55 EHJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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