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CA06 COU

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 COU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 104,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion

sump pan excessively corroded and has a slight leak

Pass 18 May 2022 100,622 miles

slight engine oil leak

sump pan corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 95,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump pan corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 90,440 miles

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

Front wiper blades smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 84,273 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 78,594 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 71,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 63,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 56,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 50,566 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 41,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,318 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm.n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,181 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 25,181 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2009 22,069 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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CA06 COU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CA06 COU, 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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CA06 COU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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