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CP06 VTA

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,595 mi
Last recorded68,595 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 VTA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 68,595 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 68,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,281 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 58,272 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 48,417 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 48,413 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,681 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 47,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED/CRACKED

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,451 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,072 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,490 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 VTA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP06 VTA, 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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CP06 VTA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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