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CE06 XOU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,315 mi
Last recorded130,315 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 XOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 130,315 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Underside Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 130,315 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Underside Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,459 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 122,535 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2019 122,535 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting Bracket Rusted Off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 119,473 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 119,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,206 miles

Exhaust System Rusted But Not Leaking

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,206 miles

Exhaust System Rusted But Not Leaking

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,998 miles

Oil leak Sump ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,998 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak Sump ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,139 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,139 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 99,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,717 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,130 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,002 miles

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

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 XOU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XOU, 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 CE06 XOU registered?

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

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