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VU06 AXH

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,930 mi
Last recorded89,930 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 AXH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all underside and suspension corroded

nearside sill damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,913 miles

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2023 85,913 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,288 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 72,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 68,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,826 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,882 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,618 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,023 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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VU06 AXH is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VU06 AXH, 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 VU06 AXH registered?

VU06 AXH is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for VU06 AXH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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