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DU56 CVZ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,136 mi
Last recorded75,136 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 75,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,201 miles

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,837 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear sub frame and associated components corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 64,837 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear sub frame and associated components corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,288 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

O/S and N/S front floor areas corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,155 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,850 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,635 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 35,440 miles

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

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

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

noted rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,572 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S rear tyre perrishing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,271 miles

poor clearing of o/s wiper blade

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,110 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 29,108 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 22,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,317 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,131 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 15,131 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DU56 CVZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DU56 CVZ, 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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DU56 CVZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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