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VX56 KPU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,975 mi
Last recorded168,975 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 KPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2021 168,975 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 151,451 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 151,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,039 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 144,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 136,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine sump corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2018 136,568 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine sump corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,186 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 111,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,202 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)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,294 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,287 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,549 miles

nsr tyre low tread

Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,549 miles

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

nsr tyre low tread

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,225 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,281 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,970 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VX56 KPU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VX56 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

VX56 KPU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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