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VX56 KPJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 KPJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 123,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,177 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 116,138 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 106,567 miles

under seal sprayed

Fail 8 May 2018 106,567 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under seal sprayed

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,737 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,461 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 74,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Smoke level is too low to be detected by analyser, vehicle has passed emission test.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,642 miles

Smoke level is too low to be detected by analyser, vehicle has passed emission test.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,748 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 62,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 17 Aug 2012 58,487 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,237 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legel limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,237 miles

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

both front tyres close to legel limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,066 miles

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)

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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VX56 KPJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX56 KPJ, 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 VX56 KPJ registered?

VX56 KPJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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