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CJ55 ABZ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,604 mi
Last recorded122,604 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 ABZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2019 122,604 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor at inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor at inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

underbody excessively corroded front & rear

Fail 20 Aug 2018 114,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,223 miles

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 99,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Head light adjuster warning light is on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 95,054 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,562 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,844 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,494 miles

esc light on or traction control light on

Fail 7 Feb 2012 66,913 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,576 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,030 miles

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)

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)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn .

Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,879 miles

rear no.plate and lamp damage

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 ABZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ABZ, 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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CJ55 ABZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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