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EJ56 FTF

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,087 mi
Last recorded104,087 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 FTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,087 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,847 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel , bothside rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe metal support mounting badly corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,953 miles

Nearside Front screen washer jets partially blocked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn to legal limit in place, replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust pipe metal support mounting badly corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,350 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 97,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 88,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,081 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ56 FTF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ56 FTF, 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 EJ56 FTF registered?

EJ56 FTF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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