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CU56 ORT

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,570 mi
Last recorded143,570 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ORT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 143,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 143,570 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 143,471 miles

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

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

sun strip on screen in wiper area

Pass 1 Jul 2017 134,697 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 1 Jul 2016 118,068 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 118,068 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,467 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 105,467 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 3 Jul 2013 96,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,774 miles

Engine mansagement light on

Front brake dics pitted and rusty

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Rear brake dics pitted and rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,816 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ORT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

CU56 ORT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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