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CX56 ZRO

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 ZRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 144,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (both ) front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (both) rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (both) arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete subframe and corresponding links and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 144,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mount /sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (both ) front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (both) rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (both) arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete subframe and corresponding links and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 135,008 miles

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

park brake only just met the pass limmit, advise ajustment or repair.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 124,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 114,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,411 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension arms & subframe/axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,321 miles

both rear suspension bottom arms corroded

corrosion underneath front and rear suspension systems,

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,409 miles

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear lower suspension arm corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 69,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear lower suspension arm corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,146 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,311 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle suspension/axle etc

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,297 miles

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

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

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

all tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,973 miles

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

cut/damage in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cord not showing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,223 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,247 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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CX56 ZRO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX56 ZRO, 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 CX56 ZRO registered?

CX56 ZRO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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