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CX56 ZRA

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 ZRA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,561 miles

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 4 Jan 2021 116,561 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Underseal required all underbody prescribed area

Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,740 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 108,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,990 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 84,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,604 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system is still adequatly supported.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 59,505 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,927 miles

both front tyres low tread (2.6mm).

Pass 7 May 2013 44,213 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 44,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,970 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,510 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,245 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 20,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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 ZRA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZRA, 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 CX56 ZRA registered?

CX56 ZRA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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