CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE06 AFZ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,857 mi
Last recorded107,857 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 107,857 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 104,998 miles

inner a outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,682 miles

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,345 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 97,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,888 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foreward both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,887 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foreward both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,888 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,527 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,769 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,723 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE06 AFZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CE06 AFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE06 AFZ?

You can check the full history of CE06 AFZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE06 AFZ registered?

CE06 AFZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is CE06 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE06 AFZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE06 AFZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE06 AFZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.