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EJ55 KWX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,159 mi
Last recorded154,159 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KWX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 147,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside Corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2020 147,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside Corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 140,355 miles

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

Surface Corrosion To Underneath of Vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2018 130,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 130,007 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all coil springs are corroded

offside front , offside rear and nearside rear tyre valves are cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in poor condition,corroded and pinholed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 119,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in poor condition,corroded and pinholed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,994 miles

ADDED 2 LTS OF OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE DETEROIRATED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SUMP OILY

Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,994 miles

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

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

ADDED 2 LTS OF OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE DETEROIRATED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SUMP OILY

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,609 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded but not yet leaking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded across inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 195/65/r15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 100,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine oil sump is corroded but not yet leaking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded across inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 195/65/r15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre size- 195/65-R15 91H.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,270 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,052 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,902 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,813 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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EJ55 KWX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ55 KWX, 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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EJ55 KWX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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