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VX06 XPH

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,653 mi
Last recorded117,653 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XPH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,136 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 114,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front lower wish bone arms rear mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,064 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,035 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 106,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,486 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Both fronts (2.5.B.3a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,671 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre out of shape and perrished

Fail 24 Mar 2014 85,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre out of shape and perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,918 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 53,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,280 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 50,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,735 miles

front brake inbalance

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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VX06 XPH is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX06 XPH, 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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VX06 XPH is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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