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EX56 UXO

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,458 mi
Last recorded111,458 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 UXO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

various places starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,339 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 99,339 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,932 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror slight damage to external casing

Fail 14 Nov 2020 83,932 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working flickers on and off but majority of test was off suspect wiring issue but needs investigation (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror slight damage to external casing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,282 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 64,489 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 64,489 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,171 miles

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

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

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

skirts fitted outer sills not checked

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,719 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,653 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,341 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 UXO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

EX56 UXO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is EX56 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 UXO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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