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EX56 RXK

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

234,196 mi
Last recorded234,196 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 RXK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 234,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 13 Nov 2024 224,449 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear arches

Pass 14 Nov 2023 213,815 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 203,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 192,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 192,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 179,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 167,038 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 167,038 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 154,224 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,787 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 142,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 103,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,834 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,906 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,639 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 RXK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX56 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

EX56 RXK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is EX56 RXK safe to buy?

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