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DU56 CWJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,466 mi
Last recorded99,466 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 99,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor ,12" to seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front coil spring not located correctly but appears safe

corrosion in sills,floor,chassis,suspension etc , some covered by plastic covers so very limited vision on exact condition

damage to front number plate and bodywork generally

electric window switch panel not in offside front door

signs showing at offside front lower wishbone,front mounting point ,bolt or bush loose ? nothing obvious found in mot checks

wiper efficacy not known due to washers inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,504 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 93,504 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,877 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,873 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,652 miles

advise both front tyres worn to approx 3.5mm tread depth

advise n/s/f shock absorber misted with oil

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,775 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

wiper blades smearing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

wiper blades smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,350 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wishbone rear bushes started to split

front brake discs are in poor condtion ( corroded )

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,386 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded to the faces

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,059 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 37,673 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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DU56 CWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU56 CWJ, 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 CWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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