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DA55 CXU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,425 mi
Last recorded103,425 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 CXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 103,425 miles

Central front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

number plate lights dim

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,351 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf position lamp not working when checked initially but started working later in test switched on and off throughout test and continued to work

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,390 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2013 62,375 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 50,285 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,543 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,990 miles

n/s/r tyrer starting to go off on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,026 miles

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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DA55 CXU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA55 CXU, 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 DA55 CXU registered?

DA55 CXU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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