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VO56 KZA

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 KZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 108,615 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Door sills corroded both sides

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2025 108,615 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Door sills corroded both sides

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,432 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides, Advise to Change Soon - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle Rusty Due to Age of Vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,819 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle components have surface rust due to age

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,968 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Front + Rear Sills has Surface Rust

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components has Surface Rust

Fail 17 Oct 2022 92,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Front + Rear Sills has Surface Rust

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking on Outer Edge + Close to Wear Indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components has Surface Rust

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,105 miles

All Steering/Suspension Components Corroded

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated/Corroded

Front + Rear Sills Corroded

Underside of Vehicle Slightly Corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball Joint Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked With Yellow Chalk - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Steering/Suspension Components Corroded

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated/Corroded

Front + Rear Sills Corroded

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Parking Brake Lazy

O/S/R Tyre has Uneven Wear

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of Vehicle Slightly Corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,621 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,667 miles

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,770 miles

advise both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,354 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,632 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 25,632 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone arm rear bush seperated (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone arm rear bush seperated (2.4.F.2)

both rear tyres feathering an perishing an nail in offside rear

Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 8,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 5,937 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 5,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 4,096 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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VO56 KZA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO56 KZA, 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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VO56 KZA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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