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2006 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LS56MHJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 Dec 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,328 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Heat shields loose and resting on exhaust system.
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 142,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Heat shields loose and resting on exhaust system.
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,549 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension Unit Corroding
- Heat Shields Insecure
22 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Heat Shields Insecure
- Rear Suspension Unit Corroding
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,387 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Mirror cover missing
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,387 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Mirror cover missing
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,609 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Boot lid can't be open
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,516 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,597 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine sump corroded
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine sump corroded
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))
27 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,985 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine sump corroding
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,940 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine sump corroding
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside rear brake pads wearing low
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,566 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,880 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,095 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- lower arm bushes splitting
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,413 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
3 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,811 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014 5 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,662 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,054 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,368 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2012 5 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,756 MI
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LS56MHJ was registered on 2006-11-30
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