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CFZ 4287

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 4287
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,267 miles

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

Parking brake only just within requirements, suggesting this needs service/repair

Plastic sill covers and arch liners fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS sill areas corroded, difficult to fully assess due to underseal and plastic covers over outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR floorpan, near subframe mounting areas corroded, alos coated with rustproofing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal NSR and OSR subframe areas/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Temp repair to OS wiper arm, clearing screen as intended

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Underside has been heavily coated all over making it diffcult to inspect areas of suspected corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,608 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily waxoyl'd

Fail 25 Oct 2018 75,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Underside of the body corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,998 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,417 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 55,150 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bottom arms rear bush worn out (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s front and rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 20 Sep 2014 50,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 45,929 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,657 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 33,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,103 miles

near side rear tyre at legal wear limit 1.6mm tread.

near side rear tyre flat spotted from belt damage. tyre has limited life.

off side rear tyre tread flat spotted from belt damage. tyre has limited life.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Flat spot on both rear tyres

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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CFZ 4287 is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CFZ 4287, 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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CFZ 4287 is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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