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VN56 FNO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,725 mi
Last recorded126,725 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FNO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,725 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 126,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached ball joint a has become detached already (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,894 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,895 miles

nsr tyre getting low

rear pads close to limit

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,806 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nsr tyre getting low

rear pads close to limit

rear suspension very rusty

slight play osf bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,694 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge on limit

exhaust very rusty

o/s headlamp poor

slight blow rear exhaust

suspension very rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2022 100,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn inner edge on limit

exhaust very rusty

o/s headlamp poor

slight blow rear exhaust

suspension very rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2021 91,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 81,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,338 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 66,338 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,592 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 60,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,503 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Nearside Rear nail in the tread

Rear exhaust tailpipe hanger heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,390 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 13,422 miles

osf seatbelt twisted

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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VN56 FNO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VN56 FNO, 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 VN56 FNO registered?

VN56 FNO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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