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CV56 TWZ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,593 mi
Last recorded117,593 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 TWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

sills covered.oil leak.under side slightly corroded.n/s/ball joint slightly play.head light lense slightly poor condition.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 117,556 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

sills covered.oil leak.under side slightly corroded.n/s/ball joint slightly play.head light lense slightly poor condition.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,459 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,209 miles

EML light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,772 miles

EML

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,365 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outside edges

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,194 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,755 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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CV56 TWZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CV56 TWZ, 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 CV56 TWZ registered?

CV56 TWZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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