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2006 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration KB06ABF
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Mar 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 103,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,659 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
22 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,915 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,962 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,962 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,112 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,372 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022 4 Mar 20214 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
3 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,168 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,168 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,360 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,360 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,197 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019 16 Feb 201812 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,998 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015 12 May 20149 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,542 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 12 Nov 20136 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,395 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,932 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,493 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 12 Nov 201025 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,558 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 25 Jun 201010 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,849 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 10 Jun 2009You 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!
KB06ABF was registered on 2006-06-30
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