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CE56 VOD

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,094 mi
Last recorded96,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VOD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 96,094 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 92,610 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2024 92,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 88,623 miles

Corrosion to rear axle and suspension arms

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 88,623 miles

Corrosion to rear axle and suspension arms

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,366 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 73,366 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,528 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,535 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 45,535 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,928 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 18,802 miles

Nearside Front 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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CE56 VOD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VOD, 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

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What year was CE56 VOD registered?

CE56 VOD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is CE56 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 VOD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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