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CJ55 AAO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,741 mi
Last recorded139,741 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 AAO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 135,507 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 131,497 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 131,497 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 125,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,705 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,928 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,397 miles

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

Offside Front slight play o/s/f rack end

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,108 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,613 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,319 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,474 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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CJ55 AAO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CJ55 AAO, 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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What year was CJ55 AAO registered?

CJ55 AAO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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