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CE56 XXG

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,203 mi
Last recorded50,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 50,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,753 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,572 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 42,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 41,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,267 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,056 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,240 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 XXG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

CE56 XXG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CE56 XXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 XXG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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