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WN56 RCV

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 RCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,204 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,391 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 89,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge drivers front tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,920 miles

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

Front reg plate poor

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,592 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 75,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,872 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,181 miles

front end damaged repaired very slightly

oil sump bent+damaged very slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,068 miles

Engine oil sump bent + damaged very slightly

Front end damaged + repaired very slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,101 miles

front end damaged repaired

oil sump bent+damaged very slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r boot floor damaged + repaired + creased very slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,238 miles

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

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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WN56 RCV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WN56 RCV, 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 WN56 RCV registered?

WN56 RCV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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