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CP56 DMU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,874 mi
Last recorded59,874 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 DMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 59,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower [inner sill area] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [1.6mm] (5.2.3 (e))

guards fitted to underside and outer sills etc

Pass 5 Jan 2025 49,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2023 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,713 miles

Guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 32,695 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,021 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 29,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,277 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 27,294 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,356 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,786 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 22,739 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,904 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,199 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 16,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CP56 DMU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CP56 DMU, 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 CP56 DMU registered?

CP56 DMU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is CP56 DMU safe to buy?

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