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CX06 FHC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,820 mi
Last recorded179,820 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 FHC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 179,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 167,753 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 167,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and outer sill behind plastic sill cover. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 154,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,330 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 140,330 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 114,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,974 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 108,974 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,255 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks on side wall

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 104,255 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks on side wall

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,561 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,483 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 58,929 miles

n/s/rear tyre distorted inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,334 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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CX06 FHC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX06 FHC, 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 CX06 FHC registered?

CX06 FHC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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