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VX56 KRN

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,763 mi
Last recorded74,763 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 KRN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,763 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 74,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,911 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 71,781 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,259 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,380 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 58,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,183 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 56,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 32,499 miles

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

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,357 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,569 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,443 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,052 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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VX56 KRN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VX56 KRN, 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 VX56 KRN registered?

VX56 KRN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is VX56 KRN safe to buy?

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