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CF06 FCY

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,965 mi
Last recorded131,965 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 FCY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 131,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (2.00MM) + cracking + sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension componenets corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Behind the backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,158 miles

Front All suspension parts corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slight foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All suspension parts corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Befour backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 128,126 miles

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

Front All suspension parts corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slight foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All suspension parts corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Befour backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,304 miles

Front All suspension parts corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filling pipes ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear All suspension parts corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 117,516 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 117,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,030 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both NSF & OSF slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 113,030 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both NSF & OSF slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 108,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 108,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,426 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 102,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AT REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edge of tread

Fail 22 Jul 2014 66,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,239 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,158 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,842 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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CF06 FCY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF06 FCY, 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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CF06 FCY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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