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VN56 WHZ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,509 mi
Last recorded103,509 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 WHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 88,193 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,184 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,057 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,240 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,347 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 WHZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

VN56 WHZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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