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WR56 XYD

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,987 mi
Last recorded41,987 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 XYD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 41,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 41,841 miles

covers fitted tom outer sills

front & rear discs corroding

front subframe corroding

top & bottom covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2024 41,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

covers fitted tom outer sills

front & rear discs corroding

front subframe corroding

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 41,580 miles

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

rear discs corroding

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,385 miles

rear discs corroding

top & bottom covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2022 41,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

rear discs corroding

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,188 miles

rear discs corroding

top & bottom covers fitted

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 14 Dec 2020 40,444 miles

top & bottom covers fitted

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,954 miles

top % bottom covers fitted

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Pass 5 Dec 2018 39,178 miles

top & bottom covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2018 39,178 miles

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

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

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,443 miles

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,721 miles

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,229 miles

emissions low

top & bottom covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 37,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions low

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,330 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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WR56 XYD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WR56 XYD, 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 WR56 XYD registered?

WR56 XYD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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