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2006 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration GU56MVT
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,691 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear suspension is very rusty
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
1 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,691 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension is very rusty
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
29 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,660 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s leading arm front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,210 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersills osr, osf, nsr, nsf. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- general underbody corrosion
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,210 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersills osr, osf, nsr, nsf. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- general underbody corrosion
27 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,477 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MD=2011 NB age deterioration present (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MD =2011 Age Deterioration Present (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scuffing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,515 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019 17 Jun 202624 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,348 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018 17 Jun 202626 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,333 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape Inner Edge
- Offside Front Tyre Cracking In Tread Pattern
- Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape Inner Edge
- Nearside Front Tyre Cracking In Tread Pattern
25 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre Cracking In Tread Pattern
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre Cracking In Tread Pattern
- Offside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape Inner Edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape Inner Edge
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,365 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,927 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,096 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 17 Jun 202629 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,432 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 17 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,470 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 17 Jun 202617 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,077 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 17 Jun 202625 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,657 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GU56MVT was registered on 2006-09-01
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