2006 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · KC56 ABN
2006 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 182,814 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KC56 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 182,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KC56 ABN Mileage History
- 19/10/2023154,929 mi
- 19/10/2023154,929 mi
- 22/10/2024166,925 mi+11,996 mi
- 10/10/2025182,814 mi+15,889 mi
- 10/10/2025182,814 mi
Average of roughly 14,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KC56 ABN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda 3 (KC56 ABN) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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