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EA06 UCM

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,809 mi
Last recorded140,809 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 UCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,809 miles

underside heavily unsealed

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

shields fitted to lower sills

Fail 3 Feb 2025 140,800 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

shields fitted to lower sills

underside heavily unsealed

Pass 28 Feb 2024 136,363 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt slightly freyed

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

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2024 136,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seatbelt slightly freyed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 131,345 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 126,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight corr0sion to both inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to front and rear sub frame

Fail 15 Feb 2022 126,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight corr0sion to both inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to front and rear sub frame

Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,110 miles

general under body corrsion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 122,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

general under body corrsion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,068 miles

N/S O/SREAR TYRES PERRISHED AND OUT OF SHAPE

N/S REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED SEATBELT NOT TESTED

Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,430 miles

under body suspension and various body section corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 115,430 miles

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

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

under body suspension and various body section corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,242 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,237 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 74,343 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,868 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,876 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 32,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,055 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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EA06 UCM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 EA06 UCM, 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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EA06 UCM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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