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EK06 GCV

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,444 mi
Last recorded137,444 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 137,444 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas / components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 136,079 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 136,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 131,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 126,131 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including all associated components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 126,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including all associated components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 112,649 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,678 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 100,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,077 miles

rear tyres are on the limit and the front tyres are close

Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres are on the limit and the front tyres are close

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,592 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 78,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,778 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to perish & break away

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,930 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wishbone rear bush is starting to break away

Fail 4 Apr 2012 58,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads are getting low & discs are worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,546 miles

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

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

front brake pads are getting low & discs are worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 36,646 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 GCV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK06 GCV, 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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EK06 GCV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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