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EF56 XBN

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,461 mi
Last recorded130,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 130,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear sills corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 127,668 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 125,341 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 125,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 124,190 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2022 124,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2022 118,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,352 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 112,352 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,850 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 107,850 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,112 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 103,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,577 miles

Offside Wiper blade torn at tip.

Rear Exhaust tail pipe mounting corroded and detached but system supported ok

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,373 miles

N/s front tyre outer sidewall kerbed cords not exposed

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,469 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,258 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,856 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 XBN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF56 XBN, 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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EF56 XBN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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