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EX56 LZD

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,736 mi
Last recorded71,736 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LZD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,736 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,705 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,704 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,090 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 51,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,259 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 30,184 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 22,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 22,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,678 miles

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

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 LZD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX56 LZD, 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 EX56 LZD registered?

EX56 LZD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is EX56 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 LZD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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