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EX56 RWU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,980 mi
Last recorded56,980 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 close. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 close. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,856 miles

2 x front suspension arm- rear bushes deteriorated

handbrake weak

n/s/f tyre- 205 55 16

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate damaged

vehicle structure corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2019 53,856 miles

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

2 x front suspension arm- rear bushes deteriorated

handbrake weak

n/s/f tyre- 205 55 16

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate damaged

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2018 46,859 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 45,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,145 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 RWU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

EX56 RWU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EX56 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 RWU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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