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VU06 GEY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,258 mi
Last recorded42,258 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Front Brake Imbalance Present Across Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Heavily Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front & Rear Sills Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Arches Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Chassis/Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 42,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Second Mid box Of Exhaust System Has Hole Present In Pipe Just Before Box (6.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Front Brake Imbalance Present Across Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Heavily Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Downpipe Join Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front & Rear Sills Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Arches Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Chassis/Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R Number Plate Light Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,491 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mounting Rubber Bush Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General Underbody Rust Present (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,559 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bottom/Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Outer Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,479 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower/Bottom Engine/Gearbox Mount Worn But No Excessive Movement Present (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Has Slight Cracks Present On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,370 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting starting to show wear but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,885 miles

Both rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 28,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,020 miles

osr panel damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 21,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,995 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 15,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,613 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 GEY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

VU06 GEY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is VU06 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 GEY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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