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VT55 EHN

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 EHN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,028 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,102 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 108,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 99,673 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 99,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 85,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EHN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

VT55 EHN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is VT55 EHN safe to buy?

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