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VT55 EHK

2006 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,463 mi
Last recorded112,463 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 EHK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,463 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f rear bushes,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on

engine oil leaking may require to attention

front bumper has damage

front number plate slightly has damage

o/s/f bonnet has dent

o/s/f interior head light slightly loose

Fail 2 Dec 2017 112,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced light excessive poor condition (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f rear bushes,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on

engine oil leaking may require to attention

front bumper has damage

front number plate slightly has damage

o/s/f bonnet has dent

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,385 miles

E.M.L. light illuminated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 104,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L. light illuminated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,647 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2013 66,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,535 miles

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

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

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

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 EHK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VT55 EHK, 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 VT55 EHK registered?

VT55 EHK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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