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2006 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration SW55HEU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 87,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link top & bottom boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,551 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corrosion
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,463 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- General UnderBody Corrosion
26 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- General Underbody Corrosion
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,214 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,205 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- General Underbody Condition Is Corroded But Not Significantly Weakend
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,473 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,180 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Holed & Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,135 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective Tail Pipe Bracket Missing/Broke (6.1.2 (a))
1 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,205 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019 11 Jun 20269 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,961 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202616 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,771 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202627 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,962 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016 11 Jun 202620 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,707 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,683 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,683 MI
11 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,928 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,655 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,475 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,831 MI
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SW55HEU was registered on 2006-01-31
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