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CV56 UDT

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,373 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear inner sills corroded

front to rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 96,373 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front to rear inner sills corroded

front to rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill kit fitted both sills corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 94,884 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 94,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,196 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front & rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,579 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,106 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 87,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,987 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,698 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,652 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 UDT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

CV56 UDT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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