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CJ55 ABF

2006 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,004 mi
Last recorded50,004 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 ABF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,004 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 50,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,033 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,442 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,043 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,981 miles

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

body covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2011 22,981 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

body covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,955 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 17,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,301 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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CJ55 ABF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CJ55 ABF, 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 CJ55 ABF registered?

CJ55 ABF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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