MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Webbing cut / damaged (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded front to rear
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s & o/s lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump pan corroded / leaking (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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully check condition of outer sills due to covers
sump pan corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Re test carried out by C L Powell
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & tread slightly miss-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & tread slightly miss-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Corrosion around both rear inner sill areas
Engine oil sump pan corroded
Exhaust system corroded front to rear
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/s/r tyre tread miss-shaped on inner of tread
Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Corrosion around both rear inner sill areas
Engine oil sump pan corroded
Exhaust system corroded front to rear
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/s/r tyre tread miss-shaped on inner of tread
Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread miss-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread miss-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread miss-shaped on inner 1/4 of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread miss-shaped on inner 1/4 of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Offside and Nearside front lower arm rear mounting bushes deteriated (2.4.F.3)
Front engine sump corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust hanger corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front engine sump corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear exhaust hanger corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside 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)
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VU06 AXK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VU06 AXK, 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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VU06 AXK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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