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CP56 EOL

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,689 mi
Last recorded141,689 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 EOL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sills corroded inner/outer

underbody surface rust

Fail 20 Nov 2024 141,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sills corroded inner/outer

underbody surface rust

Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UBCC

suspension components corroded all sides

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear suspension components have surface rust

Pass 6 Oct 2021 128,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,028 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on tread and wearing on inner edge close to limit 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on tread wearing on inner edge close to limit 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 121,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 121,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear high level stop lamp inop

Pass 12 Jul 2018 115,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,032 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 100,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 93,962 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,368 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 74,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,701 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,874 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2009 44,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,709 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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CP56 EOL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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