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WJ56 KXW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,289 mi
Last recorded67,289 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 KXW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,388 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,554 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 51,554 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 46,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,008 miles

front lower arms rear bushes perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Sep 2019 41,458 miles

Both front and rear inner sills rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,839 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,273 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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,147 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

front subframe rusty

rear exhaust mounts rusty

rear subframe rusty

small chip in screen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componenets

rear exhaust mounts corroded and weak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,944 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,970 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,058 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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WJ56 KXW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WJ56 KXW, 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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WJ56 KXW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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