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VU06 CVR

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 CVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,382 miles

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S ENTIRE SILLS (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R LOWER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,907 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Jun 2016 87,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jul 2015 83,660 miles

Rear exhaust pipe bracket deteriorated or broken,secured only with one,replace or repair ASAP!!

Fail 11 Jul 2015 83,660 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust pipe bracket deteriorated or broken,secured only with one,replace or repair ASAP!!

Pass 29 May 2014 78,462 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 58,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,962 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,364 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 56,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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VU06 CVR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VU06 CVR, 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 VU06 CVR registered?

VU06 CVR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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