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VU06 GEK

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,211 mi
Last recorded63,211 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 GEK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,211 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,585 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 41,585 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,942 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,323 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,878 miles

rear pads 3mm of wear

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,356 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,525 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,497 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 15,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,929 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 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.

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