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CU56 LZP

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,885 mi
Last recorded165,885 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LZP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 165,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slight damage (0.1 (a))

Front bumper damaged and inner wheel arch

slight exhaust leak front joint

Pass 3 May 2025 158,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 148,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 138,717 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))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 127,043 miles

exhaust corroded

slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,634 miles

Front Inner And Outer Sills Corroded Both Sides

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

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Overall Underside Has Corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded But Still Attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Sills Corroded Both Sides

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,535 miles

exhaust system rusty

front bumper and undertrays damaged

underside of vehicle including suspension components rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2020 114,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

front bumper and undertrays damaged

underside of vehicle including suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,389 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,486 miles

All sills corroded

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 102,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All sills corroded

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,875 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

Both rear tyres inner edges bobbled

Fail 9 Jan 2017 87,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

Both rear tyres inner edges bobbled

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,680 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 63,159 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,582 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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CU56 LZP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black 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 CU56 LZP, 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 CU56 LZP registered?

CU56 LZP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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