MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perishing
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misting Over Slightly (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F Tyre On Limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F Tyre Getting Low (4.1.E.1)
Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perishing
Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Adjusted (1.8)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misting Over Slightly (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F Tyre On Limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F Tyre Getting Low (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear pads 3mm of wear
Nearside 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)
Rear brake pads approx 60% worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads 60-70% worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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VU06 GEK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VU06 GEK, 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 GEK registered?
VU06 GEK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2006.
Is VU06 GEK safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU06 GEK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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