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VX56 KSN

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,745 mi
Last recorded138,745 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2020 138,745 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light foggy (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure + rear suspension components have slight surface rust and corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 121,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,561 miles

Brake pedal travel (may require adjustment)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 113,235 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 94,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,639 miles

nearside and offside front tyrews worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,262 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,749 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 KSN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

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

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