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CV06 DCU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,047 mi
Last recorded126,047 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 DCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower inner/outer sills/front inner outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower inner/outer sills/front inner outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 118,600 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,768 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 110,680 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

advise underside of car is coated in clean underseal making corosion assessment very difficult

Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,350 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear axle slightly corroded

both front wishbones slightly corroded

nearside front to rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside front to rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,277 miles

Front wipers worn

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/ floor/ also suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 94,277 miles

Front wipers worn

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/ floor/ also suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 88,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front to rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside front to rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,846 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,707 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 77,707 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,248 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 43,902 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,306 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 35,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2010 24,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,695 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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CV06 DCU 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 CV06 DCU, 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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CV06 DCU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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