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EF56 MXL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,415 mi
Last recorded133,415 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 MXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 124,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 117,699 miles

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,717 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,342 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,273 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,112 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 79,112 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,054 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 72,054 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,418 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 MXL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 MXL registered?

EF56 MXL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is EF56 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 MXL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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