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CU06 WMC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,630 mi
Last recorded165,630 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 WMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 165,630 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 165,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 140,466 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 128,298 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,710 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,710 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,343 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,109 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 WMC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CU06 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

CU06 WMC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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