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2006 MAZDA 3
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- Registration GU56MSX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 01 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 73,870 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,630 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
2 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,864 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
18 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,294 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,229 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,347 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension components corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake discs starting to corrode on edges
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,114 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020 17 Jun 202622 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 47,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,191 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x separate nails ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- underside of vehicle is lightly corroded in and around prescribed areas ,none is considered excess or unsafe
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,393 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner sills corroded
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on both lights lens (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,567 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,937 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in nearside rear tyre
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,272 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015 17 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 35,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,187 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,347 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013 17 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,416 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2012 17 Jun 20264 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,586 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,048 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 17 Jun 20266 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,661 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010 17 Jun 20264 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 16,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
1 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,166 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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GU56MSX was registered on 2006-09-28
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