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CU06 NMK

2006 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 NMK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 169,607 miles

Advise; Both rear inner body sill slightly corroded / both front tyre worn at inner / outer edge/ .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wishbone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [at both sides] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 169,607 miles

Advise; Both rear inner body sill slightly corroded / both front tyre worn at inner / outer edge/ .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wishbone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [at both sides] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 157,919 miles

Advise; Both rear inner/ outer body sill corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 157,919 miles

Advise; Both rear inner/ outer body sill corroded.

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 147,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills are corroding (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 147,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills are corroding (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 143,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 126,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 83,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has corrosion to under side

Pass 23 May 2011 65,253 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 May 2010 45,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,407 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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CU06 NMK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU06 NMK, 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 CU06 NMK registered?

CU06 NMK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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