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WJ56 KYF

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,706 mi
Last recorded89,706 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,706 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 89,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 89,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 87,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,947 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,939 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 75,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer treads close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 71,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,703 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 68,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush , strong advise as only just passed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre OUTER TREAD ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush , strong advise as only just passed (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,983 miles

Battery insecure wrong battery has been fitted to small for retaining device (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wiper blades streaking glass strongly advise replacement as just passable. (AERO BLADES)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush , strong advise as only just passed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre OUTER TREAD ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush , strong advise as only just passed (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 60,990 miles

Nearside Rear link slight play

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,171 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 57,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,335 miles

Front brake pads low.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/s/r light lense small crack

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,451 miles

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

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

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 KYF 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 73.9%.

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 WJ56 KYF, 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 WJ56 KYF registered?

WJ56 KYF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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