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2006 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV56ATO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 05 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,941 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension components corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- N/S/R inner sill corroded
- O/S/R inner sill corroded
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,314 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- head lamp patterns poor
- Rear suspension components corrosion
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,002 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024 4 Jul 202624 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,096 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023 4 Jul 202620 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,703 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022 4 Jul 202614 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,366 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021 4 Jul 202615 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,855 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 4 Jul 202618 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,422 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,763 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,947 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear discs slightly corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,701 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,543 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,420 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,855 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013 4 Jul 202619 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,412 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012 4 Jul 202618 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,692 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,226 MI
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OV56ATO was registered on 2006-10-25
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