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C3 MCO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 107,573 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 104,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm and badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 103,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm and badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 98,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,074 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 84,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 76,316 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 76,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,742 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,506 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,143 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 50,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 45,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,242 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,466 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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C3 MCO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 MCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 MCO registered?

C3 MCO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is C3 MCO safe to buy?

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