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EA56 UTS

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,690 mi
Last recorded110,690 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 UTS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 110,690 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 110,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,753 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,134 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,910 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,873 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,873 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,812 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks

offside rear tyre has cracks

Fail 16 Oct 2013 47,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,274 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,419 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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EA56 UTS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA56 UTS, 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 EA56 UTS registered?

EA56 UTS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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