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CX56 TVY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,522 mi
Last recorded174,522 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 TVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 174,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 167,419 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 167,419 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 159,384 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 140,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 140,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

engine oil level low

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2014 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,352 miles

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

general underside surface rust.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 103,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

general underside surface rust.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,416 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 71,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,991 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CX56 TVY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX56 TVY, 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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CX56 TVY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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