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CX06 XZA

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,208 mi
Last recorded116,208 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 XZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 116,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 115,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 114,192 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 114,192 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 112,300 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 106,891 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 106,891 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 101,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 95,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 89,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 82,123 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 82,122 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 72,566 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 72,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 64,542 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 62,026 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 55,758 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,727 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 31,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 19,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 XZA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XZA, 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 CX06 XZA registered?

CX06 XZA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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