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CV06 ELJ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,174 mi
Last recorded159,174 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 159,174 miles

Both headlamp glass/covers are starting to deteriorate

Engine has a slight misfire on acceleration

Engine management light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

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

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Slight knocking from rear suspension further investigation required

Pass 10 Mar 2017 148,909 miles

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

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 12 Mar 2016 139,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front wipers poor

nearside rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2015 124,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front wipers poor

nearside rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,139 miles

both front suspension arms have slight play on inner bushes

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2012 45,077 miles

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

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)

off side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,113 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)

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 ELJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CV06 ELJ, 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 ELJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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