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VX06 XPU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,610 mi
Last recorded144,610 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 144,610 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted-under body has surface corrosion-rear axle corroded-n/s sill corroded-x2 inner rack joints slightly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2022 144,608 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted-under body has surface corrosion-rear axle corroded-n/s sill corroded-x2 inner rack joints slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2021 140,767 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 138,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 132,516 miles

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

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

covers fitted- rear springs corroded- exhaust slight leak- exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,187 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,063 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 80,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT REAR DISCS SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER SIDES

Pass 8 Mar 2010 108,854 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 108,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,238 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,235 miles

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

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

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 XPU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XPU, 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 VX06 XPU registered?

VX06 XPU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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