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CV06 POJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,296 mi
Last recorded39,296 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 POJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 39,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,864 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,291 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 33,089 miles

Front brake back plates corroding

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres light cracking of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroding

underbody and components corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2021 33,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front brake back plates corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres light cracking of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroding

underbody and components corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe corroded ()

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 31,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe corroded ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,845 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 29,826 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,208 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 28,203 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,763 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 14,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,092 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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CV06 POJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black 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 CV06 POJ, 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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CV06 POJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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