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CE06 AFY

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

211,058 mi
Last recorded211,058 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 AFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 211,058 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged /loose

Offside Front underfloor area corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lik (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 210,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill areas holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill areas holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre treads splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged /loose

Offside Front underfloor area corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lik (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 201,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted (unable to check prescribed areas)

offside outer sill damaged

rear outer sills closing panels corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 199,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering excessive leak (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to legal limit (needs attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill damaged

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted (unable to check prescribed areas)

rear exhaust heat shield loose to fixings

Pass 4 Jan 2021 189,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2021 189,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2020 182,762 miles

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam image weak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust system deteriorated and blowing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2020 182,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam image weak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust system deteriorated and blowing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2019 175,494 miles

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear bumper damaged

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Fail 21 Jan 2019 175,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear bumper damaged

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 19 Jan 2018 167,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 167,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 158,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Small damage to screen on offside

Pass 29 Dec 2015 146,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2014 133,875 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 133,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,611 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2014 121,611 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 89,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,715 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CE06 AFY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE06 AFY, 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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CE06 AFY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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