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VN56 FOC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,246 mi
Last recorded42,246 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FOC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 42,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 39,407 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 39,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,413 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 35,413 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 34,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,461 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills surface corrosion both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 31,165 miles

Nearside Front bumper not fully clipped in place , but is not insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bush unbonding

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Oct 2016 27,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower arm bush unbonding

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,852 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,650 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,220 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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VN56 FOC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VN56 FOC, 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 VN56 FOC registered?

VN56 FOC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is VN56 FOC safe to buy?

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