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CP06 VAF

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,185 mi
Last recorded111,185 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 VAF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 111,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 111,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 106,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,373 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 96,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,475 miles

advise rear subframe slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,986 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,001 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 48,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,709 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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CP06 VAF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP06 VAF, 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 CP06 VAF registered?

CP06 VAF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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