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CE56 CGX

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

90,842 mi
Last recorded90,842 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 CGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 90,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated Floor to Sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,788 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 90,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,459 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 90,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,713 miles

Slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,123 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer light protective lens damaged/cracked

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear underside floor/sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 89,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joints excess worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer light protective lens damaged/cracked

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear underside floor/sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,258 miles

general corrosion underside.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 83,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion underside.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,223 miles

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

general corrosion underside.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,223 miles

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

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

general corrosion underside.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,404 miles

general corrosion lower body and underside.

Fail 24 Aug 2018 75,404 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general corrosion lower body and underside.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,596 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,667 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,987 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,987 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,031 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 51,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 43,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 38,304 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 6 Aug 2012 38,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,891 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 CGX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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