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CN06 VXB

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,221 mi
Last recorded127,221 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 VXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,221 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 118,502 miles

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

Rear shock covers detached

Fail 16 Dec 2019 118,486 miles

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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock covers detached

Pass 3 Dec 2018 110,113 miles

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

covers obscuring outer sills

rear shock absorber covers detached

surface cracks on front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,997 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 102,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 70,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Sep 2013 70,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,978 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,574 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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CN06 VXB 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 CN06 VXB, 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 CN06 VXB registered?

CN06 VXB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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