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CF06 KNO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,677 mi
Last recorded156,677 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 KNO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 156,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust starting to corrode

general underside corrosion

rear tyres wearing

sill & floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2024 154,083 miles

sill and floor covers fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 152,857 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck pipes corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced External boot floor corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 150,533 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Front exhaust heat shield starting to deteriorate

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck breather corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 147,512 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 147,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,296 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front upper and lower dust boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 135,084 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 13 May 2019 135,084 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 May 2018 114,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 11 May 2017 106,593 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

e/m light on

exhaust starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 11 May 2017 106,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

e/m light on

exhaust starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 11 May 2016 99,482 miles

e/m light on

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 18 May 2015 91,508 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 79,953 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 3 May 2013 71,192 miles

engine managment light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 3 May 2013 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 9 May 2012 62,515 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,078 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

exhaust starting to corrode

small chips to screen

Pass 7 May 2010 44,826 miles

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

both rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2009 36,878 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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CF06 KNO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CF06 KNO, 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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CF06 KNO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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