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VX56 FBU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both slightly (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,047 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,456 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,606 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,919 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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VX56 FBU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX56 FBU, 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 VX56 FBU registered?

VX56 FBU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is VX56 FBU safe to buy?

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