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EK06 FGX

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,826 mi
Last recorded55,826 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 FGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2023 53,241 miles

Exhaust front flexi corroded and weak

Fail 6 Dec 2023 53,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Exhaust front flexi corroded and weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 50,473 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,018 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 48,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,686 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm 'lower front arm' (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm 'lower front arm' (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 33,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror assembly (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm 'lower front arm' (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm 'lower front arm' (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,580 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge (BUDGET - 195/65/15

Exhaust flexi deteriorated slightly

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

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

Wipers streak slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside door mirrors damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2015 27,465 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside door mirrors damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 13,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,448 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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EK06 FGX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK06 FGX, 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 EK06 FGX registered?

EK06 FGX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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