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CV56 CXP

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,681 mi
Last recorded111,681 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 CXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 111,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 111,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 109,642 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 109,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 107,017 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 105,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,493 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surrounding suspension components starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension components and subframes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension components and subframes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to zone b under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,844 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,762 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear door panel damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general under-body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2017 84,762 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear door panel damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general under-body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,903 miles

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear door panel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 76,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear door panel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,256 miles

Centre Rear exhaust securing mountings corroded and in poor condition

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

score marks on windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,264 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 53,264 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,546 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front tyres worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,212 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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CV56 CXP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CV56 CXP, 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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CV56 CXP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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