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VT55 EHW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 EHW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,465 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant on minimum level

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge bald and perishing (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2018 tyre) and tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner quarter sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner quarter sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,433 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 65,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,708 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes also rear of the inner sills

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,302 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,647 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,411 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,059 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,863 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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VT55 EHW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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

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