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CE56 CGU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,599 mi
Last recorded62,599 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 CGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,702 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,245 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,245 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,530 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,430 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,205 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,193 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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CE56 CGU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CE56 CGU, 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 CE56 CGU?

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What year was CE56 CGU registered?

CE56 CGU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CE56 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 CGU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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