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CK56 LML

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,577 mi
Last recorded121,577 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 LML
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 114,910 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,166 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,326 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Rear crossmember and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND O/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,276 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,838 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,517 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,892 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s rear discs rusting

Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear and o/s rear discs rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,804 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,751 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,632 miles

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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CK56 LML is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CK56 LML, 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 CK56 LML registered?

CK56 LML is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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