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VU06 AXS

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

23,292 mi
Last recorded23,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 23,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 22,331 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 22,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 21,192 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 21,192 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also both corroded and rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 20,310 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 20,308 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 19,696 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 19,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 19,146 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 19,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 18,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 17,640 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 17,640 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,501 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 16,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 15,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,546 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 13,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2014 12,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 5,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,043 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 AXS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AXS, 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 AXS registered?

VU06 AXS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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