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EX56 KHC

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,303 mi
Last recorded55,303 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 KHC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 55,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 53,765 miles

nearside rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Fail 13 Aug 2025 53,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,286 miles

Battery terminal + connection loose

Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,522 miles

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

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

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

near side rear brake disc inner face shows corrosion.

nearside front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

nearside rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd sped rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 11 Aug 2021 46,472 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear brake disc inner face shows corrosion.

nearside front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

nearside rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,932 miles

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))

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear brake disc inner face shows corrosion.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake pad/s appear to be wearing thin.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the cords)

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,421 miles

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))

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear brake disc inner face shows corrosion.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,030 miles

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear brake disc inner face shows corrosion/pitting.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,279 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,778 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres side wall cracks worth keeping an eye on

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm on edges

noticeable wear front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,679 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 20,521 miles

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

n/s front tyre down to 3mm across tread

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm on edges

noticeable wear front brake discs

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,521 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm across tread

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm on edges

noticeable wear front brake discs

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,742 miles

o/s front tyre down to 2mm inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2009 11,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,942 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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EX56 KHC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX56 KHC, 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 EX56 KHC registered?

EX56 KHC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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