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CU56 OLP

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,543 mi
Last recorded109,543 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OLP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,247 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 97,326 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side including axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,830 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,095 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,486 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 47,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,763 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. recomend replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 11 Mar 2016 45,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. recomend replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,093 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge. (205 50 17)

Front brake performance criteria only just met on rate of increase.

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

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

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

Suspension components starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,783 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 26,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,268 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 OLP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU56 OLP, 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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CU56 OLP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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