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CX06 VBA

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,818 mi
Last recorded118,818 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 VBA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 118,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill very corroded / holed

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 118,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill very corroded / holed

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 118,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody very heavily corroded, inner and outer sills corroded entire length (Side skirts fitted), subframes, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 29 Jan 2025 117,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing in tread 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody very heavily corroded, inner and outer sills corroded entire length (Side skirts fitted), subframes, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,477 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Very heavy corrosion to floors, inner and outer sills, subframes, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 30 Jan 2024 114,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Very heavy corrosion to floors, inner and outer sills, subframes, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,181 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side lenses poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to Underbody, inner/outer sills, floors, front and rear subframes, suspension arms, coil springs, exhaust, fuel filler pipes and brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to go bald inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and tread very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 110,181 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side lenses poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to Underbody, inner/outer sills, floors, front and rear subframes, suspension arms, coil springs, exhaust, fuel filler pipes and brake pipes

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to go bald inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and tread very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,045 miles

Heavy corrosion to underbody and general corrosion to suspension, brake discs and pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,446 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded but sound

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,010 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 102,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,245 miles

Oil leak leaking from sump. ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,259 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 88,259 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,355 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 86,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,835 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 50,835 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,230 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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CX06 VBA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX06 VBA, 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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CX06 VBA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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