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VK56 BLJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,286 mi
Last recorded81,286 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 BLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,286 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres ns at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,122 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,791 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,948 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,445 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bothh innjer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,264 miles

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,053 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,714 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,280 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,627 miles

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

management light on

offside rear tyre perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,790 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,119 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 40,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,161 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,832 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,566 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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VK56 BLJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VK56 BLJ, 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 VK56 BLJ registered?

VK56 BLJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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