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EF56 LZV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,906 mi
Last recorded154,906 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 154,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 150,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 145,295 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 140,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 130,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stuff around rear view mirror ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 124,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, worn lower on the inner shoulders plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 124,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, worn lower on the inner shoulders plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 122,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 113,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened driver (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 36,233 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,195 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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EF56 LZV 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 EF56 LZV, 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 EF56 LZV registered?

EF56 LZV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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